July · Botswana
Best time to visit Okavango Delta in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Okavango Delta in July
Average temperature 19°C, 0 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 32% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
9.1/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- Humidity
- 32%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
July in Okavango Delta scores 9.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 19°C, 0 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Okavango Delta spreads a maze of channels and islands where the river ends in the Kalahari sand.
July ranks 3rd of 12 for Okavango Delta — one of the best windows
July averages 19°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9.1/10 puts this among the year's best months in Okavango Delta (3rd of 12); only May scores higher, at 9.5/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Okavango Delta in July?
- In July, Okavango Delta averages 19°C, 0 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Okavango Delta?
- July earns a 9.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Okavango Delta in July?
- Expect about 0 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 32% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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