Maun in April
Good time to visit
April delivers some of Maun's best weather with warm days and cool nights. Tourist numbers increase as conditions improve, but you'll avoid the peak season crowds and prices.
Weather
April brings pleasantly warm days and cool nights as the dry season takes hold. Rainfall becomes sporadic with mostly clear skies and low humidity. Temperatures are comfortable for outdoor activities, though days can still reach the high 20s.
28°C high14°C low3 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$220/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Easter holidays
- •Delta flooding begins from Angola rains
April Tips
- •Perfect weather for walking safaris and outdoor dining
- •Delta camps start reopening after rainy season closures
- •Pack layers - nights get surprisingly cool
All Months
May through October is peak season for good reason. The weather's dry, temperatures hover around 25°C during the day, and the Delta's at its fullest from seasonal floods. July and August bring the crowds and highest prices - book flights and lodges months ahead. But here's what most guides won't tell you: shoulder season has serious advantages. May offers incredible bird watching as migrants arrive, and September brings baby animals everywhere. The trade-off? Dust storms in September can ground scenic flights for days. November through April is wet season - some camps close, roads become impassable, and the humidity will test your patience. But the landscape transforms into something magical, prices drop by half, and you'll have the place mostly to yourself. Just pack serious rain gear and flexible plans.
Maun Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
8/10
Families
7/10
Adventure
9/10
Budget
4/10
Luxury
9/10
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