Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
86°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Nxai Pan National Park
Botswana · Africa
Hot days and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Warm nights can feel muggy.
Daytime high
86°F
Lows around 69°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 17 wet days, the highest monthly average.
55%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
11.3 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
63%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 88° and nights feel near 72°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
34%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
6 mphJanuary Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 86°F, easing to about 80°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning80°F
Rain23%
Cloud61%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityModerate
Midday87°F
Rain25%
Cloud64%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon86°F
Rain32%
Cloud64%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening80°F
Feels 82°F
Rain19%
Cloud63%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86 | 69 | 7.1 | 17 | 11.3 | 67 |
| Feb | 89 | 70 | 4.2 | 11 | 11.1 | 66 |
| Mar | 89 | 68 | 1.9 | 6 | 10.8 | 63 |
| Apr | 87 | 63 | 0.4 | 3 | 10.8 | 56 |
| May | 83 | 54 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.7 | 49 |
| Jun | 78 | 49 | 0.1 | 0 | 10.6 | 50 |
| Jul | 79 | 48 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.7 | 46 |
| Aug | 79 | 61 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.9 | 37 |
| Sep | 94 | 63 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.4 | 32 |
| Oct | 96 | 68 | 0.2 | 2 | 11.8 | 34 |
| Nov | 93 | 70 | 1.9 | 8 | 11.4 | 49 |
| Dec | 91 | 70 | 4.6 | 13 | 11.2 | 62 |
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Nxai Pan National Park with Chobe National Park.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
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