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When to go · Tsabong

Tsabong in October

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (cooler, dry)). Across Botswana: Hottest month (up to 40 °C (104 °F)); animals at the last water.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
31°C (88°F) / 15°C (59°F)
average high / low
Rain days
3
Crowds
Medium
Botswana overall
Prices
High
Botswana overall

Verdict

GoodBotswana month rating

Outside the best window (May–Sep (cooler, dry)). Across Botswana: Hottest month (up to 40 °C (104 °F)); animals at the last water.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • TsabongHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 15 °C (59 °F), rain on about 3 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Botswana overall
Medium
Prices · Botswana overall
High

Botswana overall: Hottest month (up to 40 °C); animals at the last water.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Oct: Good

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 31 °C (88 °F)

    May: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 15 °C (59 °F)

    May: 8 °C (46 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 3

    May: 1 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Oct: High

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    May: 0

October: Outside the best window (May–Sep (cooler, dry)). Across Botswana: Hottest month (up to 40 °C); animals at the last water.

May: Inside Tsabong's best window: May–Sep (cooler, dry).

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

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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Across Botswana in October →