September · Botswana
Best time to visit Chobe National Park in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Chobe National Park in September
Average temperature 26°C, 0 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 25% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
7.2/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- Humidity
- 25%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
September in Chobe National Park scores 7.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 26°C, 0 mm of rain, and roughly 30 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.
September in Chobe National Park — reliably good (6th best month)
Days in September average 26°C (79°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
At just 0 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight.
That is 7.2/10 on the same scale — 6th 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, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Chobe National Park — 2.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Chobe National Park in September?
- In September, Chobe National Park averages 26°C, 0 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.2/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Chobe National Park?
- September earns a 7.2/10 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 September?
- Expect about 0 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 25% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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