🇿🇦 Cape Town vs Okavango Delta 🇧🇼

Cape Town, South Africa vs Okavango Delta, Botswana — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Okavango Delta is the warmer of the two — about 9 degrees warmer on average across the year. Okavango Delta is drier, with roughly 20 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Cape Town🇧🇼 Okavango Delta
Avg annual high
22°C
31°C
Hottest month
February · 27°C
October · 36°C
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)July (9°C low)
Rainy days / year
89
69
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Best months to visitApril, October, NovemberMay, June, July

🇿🇦 Cape Town

Best around April, October, November. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

🇧🇼 Okavango Delta

Best around May, June, July. Hottest in October (36°C), coldest lows in July (9°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cape Town or Okavango Delta warmer?

Okavango Delta is warmer overall, averaging about 9 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cape Town or Okavango Delta?

Cape Town is rainier — Okavango Delta sees about 20 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cape Town vs Okavango Delta?

Cape Town is best around April, October, November; Okavango Delta is best around May, June, July.

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