Peak score
9.9/10
Best months in Maapi, Botswana
Best Time to Visit Maapi, Botswana
Climate guide for Maapi, Botswana — updated 2026
Travel window March, April, May, September, October Peak: September · 9.9/10 climate score
Months to avoid January, February, December
Maapi on the map · best months to visit
Maapi, Botswana
- Best monthsMarch, April, May, September, October
- Avoid monthsJanuary, February, December
- Visit score now8/10
- Coordinates
- -22.76°, 27.35°
Quick answer
Plan your trip for March, April, May, September, October. Expect average highs near 29°C, lows near 16°C, and about 2 rainy days a month. Skip January, February, December when frequent rain sets in.
Warmest month
32°C
Coldest month
8°C
Wettest month
11d
Travel score by month
Each score weighs temperature comfort, rain, humidity, and outdoor conditions. Higher is better.
7.4 Jan
7.4 Feb
9.4 Mar
9.8 Apr
9.3 May
8.4 Jun
8.4 Jul
9.3 Aug
9.9 Sep
9.5 Oct
8.4 Nov
7.1 Dec
Excellent (7–10) Mixed (5–6) Tough (0–4)
Month-by-Month Recommendation
Tap any month to open its full weather page. Cards highlight score, temperature, rain, and comfort.
January
7.4 /10
Great
30°C / 20°C 10 rainy days Comfort Score: 8.9/10
February
7.4 /10
Great
29°C / 20°C 10 rainy days Comfort Score: 8.9/10
March Best
9.4 /10
Excellent
29°C / 19°C 3 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
April Best
9.8 /10
Excellent
28°C / 16°C 3 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
May Best
9.3 /10
Excellent
25°C / 12°C 1 rainy days Comfort Score: 8.8/10
June
8.4 /10
Great
23°C / 9°C 0 rainy days Comfort Score: 7/10
July
8.4 /10
Great
23°C / 8°C 1 rainy days Comfort Score: 7/10
August
9.3 /10
Excellent
27°C / 11°C 0 rainy days Comfort Score: 8.8/10
September Best
9.9 /10
Excellent
30°C / 15°C 1 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
October Best
9.5 /10
Excellent
32°C / 17°C 2 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
November
8.4 /10
Great
32°C / 19°C 8 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
December
7.1 /10
Great
31°C / 20°C 11 rainy days Comfort Score: 8.9/10
Climate normals
Compare the monthly shape of temperature highs/lows and rainfall before locking in your dates.
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 30°C / 20°C . Feb: 29°C / 20°C . Mar: 29°C / 19°C . Apr: 28°C / 16°C . May: 25°C / 12°C . Jun: 23°C / 9°C . Jul: 23°C / 8°C . Aug: 27°C / 11°C . Sep: 30°C / 15°C . Oct: 32°C / 17°C . Nov: 32°C / 19°C . Dec: 31°C / 20°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 102 mm. Feb: 113 mm. Mar: 27 mm. Apr: 13 mm. May: 4 mm. Jun: 1 mm. Jul: 2 mm. Aug: 0 mm. Sep: 2 mm. Oct: 9 mm. Nov: 46 mm. Dec: 94 mm.
Season by Season
Season cards explain why scores rise and fall, with a representative month picked for each.
Spring
Avg score 9.3/10Sep, Oct, Nov
Average highs of 31°C (88°F) with 4 rainy days per month. Climate score: 9.3/10.
This month falls at the beginning of Spring. Temperatures are at their seasonal peak.
Weather conditions this month are among the best of the year, making it a popular time for outdoor activities.
Summer
Avg score 7.3/10Dec, Jan, Feb
Average highs of 30°C (86°F) with 10 rainy days per month. Climate score: 7.3/10.
This month falls at the middle of Summer. Temperatures are at their seasonal peak.
Weather conditions this month are less ideal compared to other times of the year. Indoor activities or shorter outings may be more comfortable.
Autumn
Avg score 9.5/10Mar, Apr, May
Average highs of 27°C (81°F) with 2 rainy days per month. Climate score: 9.5/10.
This month falls at the beginning of Autumn.
Weather conditions this month are among the best of the year, making it a popular time for outdoor activities.
Winter
Avg score 8.7/10Jun, Jul, Aug
Average highs of 24°C (75°F) with 0 rainy days per month. Climate score: 8.7/10.
This month falls at the beginning of Winter.
Weather conditions this month are less ideal compared to other times of the year. Indoor activities or shorter outings may be more comfortable.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Maapi are March, April, May, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is low.
Consider avoiding January, February, December due to frequent rain.
Packing depends on the season. In peak months (March, April, May, September, October), light layers and sun protection are typical essentials.
Yes! March earns a climate score of 9.4/10 and is one of the best months to visit Maapi. Hot conditions, with highs reaching 29.3°C (85°F) and afternoons the warmest part of the day. Rain is rare, falling on about 3 days this month. Temperatures drop noticeably between day and night.
Yes! April earns a climate score of 9.8/10 and is one of the best months to visit Maapi. Warm conditions, with highs averaging 27.5°C (82°F). Rain is rare, falling on about 3 days this month. Temperatures drop noticeably between day and night.