January · Botswana
Best time to visit Chobe National Park in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Chobe National Park in January
Average temperature 25°C, 146 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 67% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.8/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 146 mm
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Chobe National Park scores 6.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 25°C, 146 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Chobe National Park in northern Botswana is known for large elephant herds beside the Chobe River and open floodplains.
January in Chobe National Park — workable with trade-offs
January averages 25°C (77°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.
Monthly rainfall reaches 146 mm — wet for this destination — but about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 6.8/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 2.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Chobe National Park in January?
- In January, Chobe National Park averages 25°C, 146 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Chobe National Park?
- January earns a 6.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Chobe National Park in January?
- Expect about 146 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 67% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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