March · Botswana
Best time to visit Chobe National Park in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Chobe National Park in March
Average temperature 27°C, 89 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 57% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.6/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 27°C
- Rainfall
- 89 mm
- Humidity
- 57%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Chobe National Park scores 6.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 27°C, 89 mm of rain, and roughly 29 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.
March in Chobe National Park — middling scores, decent value
Days in March average 27°C (80°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
Budget for roughly 89 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.1 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.6/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Chobe National Park — 3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Chobe National Park in March?
- In March, Chobe National Park averages 27°C, 89 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.6/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Chobe National Park?
- March earns a 6.6/10 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 March?
- Expect about 89 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 57% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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