Okavango Delta in December

December is outside the preferred season for Okavango Delta; most visitors choose July to October.

Weather in Okavango Delta in December

Average highs in December are around 34°C, dropping to about 21°C at night. This is the rainy season, so expect frequent showers and occasionally harder roads.

What happens in December

Green season: afternoon rains, newborn animals and abundant birds, with lower rates at many camps.

Experience quality this month is 3 out of 5, and visitor levels are moderate. The best period overall is July to October.

What to pack

• light cotton clothing, a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water
• a rain jacket and a dry bag for your camera
• insect repellent and long sleeves for the evening
• binoculars for distant wildlife

Okavango Delta through the year

Other good choices in December

• Bwindi Uganda
• Volcanoes Rwanda
• Akagera Rwanda
• Amboseli Kenya
• Lake Manyara Tanzania
• Lake Nakuru Kenya

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Sources: Botswana Tourism - Okavango Delta · UNESCO World Heritage Centre - Okavango Delta · Climates to Travel (1991-2020 normals) - Maun · Weather Spark - Maun
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.