When to go · Tsabong
Tsabong in October
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (cooler, dry)). Across Botswana: Hottest month (up to 40 °C (104 °F)); animals at the last water.Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (cooler, dry)). Across Botswana: Hottest month (up to 104 °F (40 °C)); animals at the last water.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Medium
- Botswana overall
- Prices
- High
- Botswana overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Sep (cooler, dry)). Across Botswana: Hottest month (up to 40 °C (104 °F)); animals at the last water.Outside the best window (May–Sep (cooler, dry)). 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:
Weather in October
- TsabongHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 15 °C (59 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 59 °F (15 °C), rain on about 3 days
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 Tsabong, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
May: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Oct: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
May: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 3
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 (cooler, dry)). Across Botswana: Hottest month (up to 40 °C); animals at the last water.
May: Inside Tsabong's best window: May–Sep (cooler, dry).
Tsabong: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen