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When to go · Mochudi

Mochudi in December

Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Oct). Across Botswana: Green season begins; Savuti zebra migration.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 18°C (64°F)
average high / low
Rain days
10
Crowds
Low
Botswana overall
Prices
Low
Botswana overall

Verdict

MixedBotswana month rating

Outside the best window (May–Oct). Across Botswana: Green season begins; Savuti zebra migration.

Is another month better than December?

December is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in December

Long-term averages
  • MochudiHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °F), rain on about 10 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Botswana overall
Low
Prices · Botswana overall
Low

Botswana overall: Green season begins; Savuti zebra migration.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Mochudi, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Dec: Mixed

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Dec: 30 °C (86 °F)

    May: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Night low

    Dec: 18 °C (64 °F)

    May: 12 °C (54 °F)

  • Rain days

    Dec: 10

    May: 2 (better)

  • Crowds

    Dec: Low

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Dec: Low

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Dec: 0

    May: 0

December: Outside the best window (May–Oct). Across Botswana: Green season begins; Savuti zebra migration.

May: Inside Mochudi's best window: May–Oct.

Mochudi: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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Across Botswana in December →