Maun in August
Great time to visit
August extends peak season with slightly warmer days but still cold nights. Wildlife viewing remains excellent as animals cluster around shrinking water sources throughout the delta system.
Weather
August maintains the dry season pattern with cold mornings gradually warming to comfortable afternoons. Clear skies continue with zero humidity and no rainfall. Temperatures begin their slow climb toward spring as daylight hours increase.
26°C high9°C low0 rain days
Crowds & Cost
peak crowds
~$330/day average
Events & Festivals
- •International Women's Day observations
- •Late winter school holidays
August Tips
- •Still need warm clothes for early game drives
- •Delta waters start receding, concentrating game further
- •Last month of guaranteed cold weather - pack accordingly
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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