Makgadikgadi Pans weather in July
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies. Average highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C, with around 0 rainy days expected throughout the month.
While July isn't our top-rated month for Makgadikgadi Pans, it has its own appeal — typically lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more local feel.
Average high
20°C
Average low
13°C
Rainy days
0 days
Best months to visit
March, April, May, August, September, October
What to do in Makgadikgadi Pans in July
Whatever the weather, Makgadikgadi Pans rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Quad bike or walk across the vast white salt pans
Watch the seasonal zebra migration in the green season
Visit habituated meerkat colonies up close
Stargaze under some of Africa's darkest skies
Spot flamingos on seasonal pan lakes
Camp overnight on the edge of the pans
What to pack for July
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
Browse other months
January
28C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
February
28C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
Recommended
March
27C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
April
25C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
May
23C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
June
20C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
July (you are here)
20C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
August
23C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
September
27C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
October
30C
Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.
November
31C
Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.
December
30C
Hot and humid, with some rainy days.
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