Moremi Game Reserve

Weather & Climate

94 Moremi Safaris

Expert

By Anthony Ham

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

Climate Chart Moremi Game Reserve – 935-976m / 3,068-3,202ft

Moremi Game Reserve has a climate that is warm to hot. The Dry season runs from April to October and is characterized by cooler, dry conditions, although it’s also when water levels are highest as it takes time for rainwaters elsewhere to flow into the Okavango Delta. The Wet season, from November to March, receives most of the reserve’s rainfall, along with higher temperatures.

Dry Season –April to October

The last rain of the Wet season usually falls in April. June and July are the coolest months, but temperatures start rising in August and peak in October.

April & May – Mostly dry and sunny, this is the beginning of the Dry season. It is usually hot in the daytime, with temperatures up to 31°C/88°F. The vegetation in the reserve is still green.
June, July & August – Rainfall is extremely rare. The temperature has dropped a little, with afternoons reaching 25°C/77°F on average. Bring warm clothing for morning game drives and boat trips as early morning temperatures are only 11°C/52°F.
September & October – This is the end of the Dry season. The reserve sizzles with heat before the rains arrive. October is usually the hottest month with an average afternoon temperature of 34°C/93°F. Nights and mornings are pleasant.

Wet Season –November to March

It immediately cools down after the rain, and the dust settles. It rarely rains all day. Instead, afternoon storms and short showers become the general pattern. It’s usually hot throughout the season, and afternoon temperatures rise to around 34°C/93°F.

November & December – Conditions are hot and mostly sunny with sporadic rainfall. Temperatures have been building for weeks in the lead-up to the rains, and they drop as soon as the rains begin to fall. Early mornings are the most comfortable, with average temperatures around 20°C/68°F.
January & February – During the wettest months, strong afternoon storms are frequent. Rainfall rarely lasts more than a few hours.
March – The rains are tapering off, although it still rains every couple of days, mostly in the form of thunderstorms. Mornings tend to be a little cooler at 17°C/63°F.