Kwando Concession

Weather & Climate

Kwando Concession Safaris

Expert

By Anthony Ham

Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Botswana.

Climate Chart Kwando Concession – 934-1,024m / 3,064-3,360ft

Visitors to the Kwando Concession will experience warm to hot weather, as well as a distinct Dry season (April to October) and Wet season (November to March). Don’t forget to pack warm clothing for early morning game drives and boat trips, especially in June and July, the coolest months of the year.

Dry Season –April to October

The last showers of the Wet season typically fall in early April. June and July are the coolest months. Temperatures start climbing in August and peak in October.

April & May – At the beginning of the Dry season, the vegetation is still green. The middle of the day can be hot, with temperatures reaching up to 32°C/90°F.
June, July & August – It hardly ever rains in the middle of the Dry season. Afternoon temperatures reach a very pleasant 26°C/79°F on average. Early mornings are nippy, however, with temperatures around 11°C/52°F.
September & October – The end of the Dry season sees temperatures on the rise before the rains break. October is scorching hot with average afternoon temperatures of 34°C/93°F. Nights and mornings are much more pleasant.

Wet Season –November to March

It immediately cools down a little after the first rains, and the dust settles. Afternoon thunderstorms and short showers are typical, although normally it won’t rain all day. Afternoon temperatures average 34°C/93°F throughout the Wet season.

November & December – Temperatures tend to build before the rain and drop afterward, but rainfall is sporadic. It is hot and mostly sunny. At around 20°C/68°F, the early mornings are the most comfortable time of the day.
January & February – There is rain most afternoons, but it rarely lasts longer than a couple of hours. These are the wettest months. Heavy storms are common.
March – The rains are lessening. Expect rainfall every couple of days, usually in the form of an afternoon storm. Mornings are a bit cooler at 17°C/63°F.