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Chobe National Park

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Chobe National Park

Botswana
Best timeFeb–Aug
Set inBotswana
In season~82°F high
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

52–95°F
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Map showing the location of Chobe National Park
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak May–Sep. Go in Apr, Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightAug · 88%
WarmestOct · 95°F
WettestJan
Best windowFeb–Aug
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Chobe National Park is Botswana's first national park, and also its most biologically diverse. The park contains the wetlands of the Chobe River, which flows into Victoria Falls and the Zambezi to the East. Located in the north of the country, the park is part of the Kavango–Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area, and partially borders Namibia's Caprivi Strip. It is Botswana's third largest park.

Best time to visit

Aim for Feb–Aug, the 7 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Victoria Falls
94 mi away
Moremi Game Reserve
104 mi away
Okavango Delta
129 mi away
Hwange National Park
150 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chobe National Park?

The best time to visit Chobe National Park is February–August, in Botswana.

Where is Chobe National Park?

Chobe National Park is in Botswana.

What is Chobe National Park known for?

Chobe National Park is Botswana's first national park, and also its most biologically diverse. The park contains the wetlands of the Chobe River, which flows into Victoria Falls and the Zambezi to the East. Located in the north of the country, the park is part of the Kavango–Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area, and partially borders Namibia's Caprivi Strip. It is Botswana's third largest park.

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