When to go · Kasane
Kasane in October
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, game concentrates on the river)). Across Botswana: Hottest month (up to 40 °C (104 °F)); animals at the last water.Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, game concentrates on the river)). Across Botswana: Hottest month (up to 104 °F (40 °C)); animals at the last water.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C) / 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Medium
- Botswana overall
- Prices
- High
- Botswana overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, game concentrates on the river)). Across Botswana: Hottest month (up to 40 °C (104 °F)); animals at the last water.Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, game concentrates on the river)). Across Botswana: Hottest month (up to 104 °F (40 °C)); animals at the last water.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated good. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Kasane's best window: May–Sep (dry season, game concentrates on the river).
- JuneGreatInside Kasane's best window: May–Sep (dry season, game concentrates on the river).
- JulyGreatInside Kasane's best window: May–Sep (dry season, game concentrates on the river).
- AugustGreatInside Kasane's best window: May–Sep (dry season, game concentrates on the river).
Weather in October
- KasaneHighs around 35 °C (95 °F), lows around 19 °C (66 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 95 °F (35 °C), lows around 66 °F (19 °C), rain on about 4 days
- Chobe and Linyanti, Botswana · Kasane, Savuti, Linyantihot
Chobe riverfront elephant herds peak Aug–Oct. Savuti's zebra migration passes in Nov–Dec and Mar–Apr.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Botswana overall
- Medium
- Prices · Botswana overall
- High
Botswana overall: Hottest month (up to 40 °C); animals at the last water.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kasane, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 35 °C (95 °F)95 °F (35 °C)
May: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Oct: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
May: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 4
May: 1 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Oct: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
May: 0
October: Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, game concentrates on the river)). Across Botswana: Hottest month (up to 40 °C); animals at the last water.
May: Inside Kasane's best window: May–Sep (dry season, game concentrates on the river).
Kasane: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen