Linyanti Concession

Weather & Climate

Linyanti Concession Safaris

Expert

By Anthony Ham

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

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

The climate in the Linyanti Concession is warm to hot. However, mornings can get very chilly in the Dry season (April to October), so pack warm clothing for early morning game drives and boat trips. The climate can be broken into two major seasons: the Wet and the Dry.

Dry Season –April to October

The coolest months are June and July, although temperatures start to rise in August and peak in October. April usually sees the last of the Wet season’s rain.

April & May – It is mostly dry and sunny from the beginning of the Dry season. The vegetation remains lush. Daytime temperatures climb to 31°C/88°F, so it can be hot in the middle of the day.
June, July & August – These months rarely see any rain at all. Conditions are cooling down, with afternoon temperatures reaching 26°C/79°F on average. Early mornings are chilly at about 11°C/52°F.
September & October – These months mark the end of the Dry season. Until the rains break, it gets hotter and hotter. An afternoon average of 34°C/93°F makes October extremely hot, although it’s pleasant at night and in the morning.

Wet Season –November to March

The first rains provide great relief when it comes to temperatures. The pattern is for there to be afternoon storms, but it rarely rains all day. It remains hot until the end of the season, with afternoon temperatures of about 34°C/93°F. Morning is a pleasant time.

November & December – It only rains every now and then, and it mostly comes as a relief. Usually it is hot and mostly sunny. Early mornings are the best time of day, with average temperatures of 20°C/68°F.
January & February – There are showers most afternoons (lasting a few hours) in these months, which are the wettest point of the season. Heavy thunderstorms are common.
March – It still rains every couple of days, but it mostly comes in the form of a thunderstorm. Overall though, rainfall is dwindling. Mornings are slightly cooler at 17°C/63°F.