Botswana, Botswana: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Botswana, Botswana? If you're planning to go to Botswana, I have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Botswana, Botswana

Based on the climate and weather in Botswana, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

Important essentials for Botswana, Botswana

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Botswana, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage

    Cases are climbing again, and areas are returning to lockdown. If you or a companion get COVID-19, you may be stuck with no way home -- but travel insurance can protect you. Learn more about COVID-19 and travel insurance


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent TSA-friendly option.


  • Touchless thermometer

    A touchless thermometer is important to have.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • N95 masks

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection possible.

  • (U.S. Residents) Telehealth COVID-19 test for entry to U.S.

    U.S. residents still need a certified COVID-19 test to return home, but it can now be via Zoom. Learn more


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards often get worn. An unreadable vaccine card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.

General health necessities


  • Emergency water purifier

    Some areas of this country may have potentially unsafe tap water, so it's important to have an emergency water purifier like this one.


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a excellent value.


  • Emergency motion sickness relief

Don't forget these

What to wear/what to pack for Botswana, Botswana by month

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January

January is really hot. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about a third of the time.

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February

Traveling to Botswana in February, you will notice that it is consistently hot. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

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March

Traveling to Botswana in March, you will notice that it is hot. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

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April

April here dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains sometimes.

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May

If you are traveling to Botswana in May, you will notice that it very dry with almost no rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

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June

Traveling to Botswana in June, you will notice that it very dry with almost no rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C). There is frost sometimes.

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July

If you are traveling to Botswana in July, you will notice that it very dry with almost no rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 50s F (mid 10s C). There is frost occasionally.

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August

August in Botswana very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.

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September

September very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.

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October

If you are traveling to Botswana in October, you will notice that it dry with little rain. Expect it to rain occasionally. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

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November

November is consistently hot. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (high 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains regularly.

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December

If you are traveling to Botswana in December, you will notice that it is extremely hot. Expect it to rain regularly. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

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