AI-generatedMaun at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jul
- Warmest month
- Oct · 36°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,830 h
- Rain a year
- 518 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 947 m
Climate in Maun
Maun has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. October is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while July is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 2,830 hours of sunshine a year, Maun is sunny; October is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Maun
The best time to visit Maun is from May to July. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to July. From September to November it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. The rainy season is from December to February; the wettest month is January with 152 mm.
Maun through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Maun in the dry season
Mar – Nov
Good
- 26–36 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Maun in the rainy season
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 31–33 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Jul
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Sep – Nov
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Dec – Feb
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: June – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – July
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 36°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 35°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
05:5618:28
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:43–06:26 · evening 17:58–18:41
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:34–05:43 · evening 18:41–18:50
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Maun compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 35° at the start of the month to 36° at the end. The days get 0.5 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 35° | 36° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 20° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 12.8 h |
What is the weather like in Maun in October?
In October, Maun is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Maun.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 31 min05:56 – 18:28
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 25 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %97 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Maun
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Maun: score 97 against 49. In June, days are 10 °C cooler than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 49 | 97better |
| Daytime high | 36° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 8.8 hbetter | 8.0 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 8 mm | 3 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Maun month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
39January31° · 6.8 h
In January, Maun is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 152 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Maun.
Maun in January46February31° · 6.9 h
In February, Maun is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 13 days, totalling 105 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Maun.
Maun in February54March31° · 7.1 h
In March, Maun is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 72 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Maun.
Maun in March70April31° · 7.5 h
In April, Maun is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Maun.
Maun in April83May29° · 8.1 h
In May, Maun is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Maun.
Maun in May97June26° · 8.0 h
In June, Maun is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Maun.
Maun in June97July26° · 8.0 h
In July, Maun is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Maun.
Maun in July79August30° · 8.4 h
In August, Maun is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Maun.
Maun in August54September34° · 8.7 h
In September, Maun is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Maun.
Maun in September49October36° · 8.8 h
In October, Maun is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Maun.
Maun in October36November35° · 7.6 h
In November, Maun is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 54 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Maun.
Maun in November34December33° · 7.1 h
In December, Maun is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 105 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Maun.
Maun in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Maun
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in July (9°), the warmest in December (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from November to February; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from March to April and from September to October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 61 days a year, mostly from January to February.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 39 | 31° | 20° | 6.8 h | 16 | 152 |
| FebruaryFeb | 46 | 31° | 20° | 6.9 h | 13 | 105 |
| MarchMar | 54 | 31° | 19° | 7.1 h | 10 | 72 |
| AprilApr | 70 | 31° | 17° | 7.5 h | 3 | 17 |
| MayMay | 83 | 29° | 13° | 8.1 h | 1 | 2 |
| JuneJun | 97 | 26° | 9° | 8.0 h | 0 | 3 |
| JulyJul | 97 | 26° | 9° | 8.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 79 | 30° | 11° | 8.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 54 | 34° | 15° | 8.7 h | 1 | 2 |
| OctoberOct | 49 | 36° | 19° | 8.8 h | 2 | 8 |
| NovemberNov | 36 | 35° | 20° | 7.6 h | 9 | 54 |
| DecemberDec | 34 | 33° | 20° | 7.1 h | 15 | 105 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Maun
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.8 of 12.5 hours of daylight in Maun, 70 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Maun: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Maun has about 2 rainy days with 8 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Maun
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in January (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Maun
How breezy and how cloudy Maun is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Maun typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 25 % of the sky over Maun: mostly sunny, with about 8.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Maun
How often the day gets hot in Maun (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Maun has about 30 hot days, with an average daytime high of 36 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Maun
Weather for your travel dates
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Maun in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Maun has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 37).
- 65
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 86
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 85
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 49
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 37
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 30 min
- Distance
- 8,280 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Compare & alternatives
Maun compared
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Maun vs Victoria Falls
In October the holiday weather in Maun and Victoria Falls is about equally good (score 49 vs 49). During the day it is about as warm in Victoria Falls as in Maun.
| in October | Maun | Victoria Falls |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 49 | 49 |
| Daytime high | 36° | 36° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Best time | May – Jul | May – Jul |
Through the year
Botswana in October: the best places
In October, Maun ranks 2 of 2 destinations in this country.
- Gaborone33°64
- 2MaunThis page36°49
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Frequently asked questions about Maun
When is the best time to visit Maun?
The best time to visit Maun is from May to July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Maun?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 19 °C. July is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Maun?
The rainy season is from December to February; the wettest month is January with 152 mm. The driest month is August with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Maun get?
Maun gets around 2,830 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is October with 8.8 hours a day; in January there are 6.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Maun in?
Maun is on UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Maun?
A nonstop flight from London to Maun takes about 10 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,280 km.
Which school holidays are best for Maun?
Maun has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 37). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 65, May half-term 86, summer holidays 85, October half-term 49, Christmas holidays 37.