🇿🇦 Johannesburg vs Okavango Delta 🇧🇼

Johannesburg, 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 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. Okavango Delta is drier, with roughly 81 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Johannesburg🇧🇼 Okavango Delta
Avg annual high
23°C
31°C
Hottest month
October · 26°C
October · 36°C
Coldest monthJuly (4°C low)July (9°C low)
Rainy days / year
150
69
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Best months to visitMay, August, SeptemberMay, June, July

🇿🇦 Johannesburg

Best around May, August, September. Hottest in October (26°C), coldest lows in July (4°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 Johannesburg or Okavango Delta warmer?

Okavango Delta is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Johannesburg or Okavango Delta?

Johannesburg is rainier — Okavango Delta sees about 81 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Johannesburg vs Okavango Delta?

Johannesburg is best around May, August, September; Okavango Delta is best around May, June, July.

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