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| Botswana | How cold is it really in Botswana in July? Posted: Tue June 10, 2008 10:46 PM UTC
Kia ora, travellers.
we are a couple of hardy, experienced, older travellers who will be spending two weeks in botswana in the Okavango, Chobe, Maun and on to Luangwa etc in July. We have been told it can be "very cold" at this time but are not sure what this really means. We are very limited in the luggage we can take so don't want to take heavy clothes if we don't really need them but do want to be warm enough, of course. Has anyone travelled there at this time of the year? We'd be grateful for any advice. |
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| Botswana | Re: How cold is it really in Botswana in July? Posted: Tue June 10, 2008 11:20 PM UTC
Trying to predict the weather can be difficult because of local on the day variations.
This information should be used as a guide only. Here is the average weather for Botswana for this time of year. Enjoy your holiday. July High 76f / 24c Low 48f / 9c Not bad during the day but cooler in the evening, you may need sweaters or a coat.
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| Botswana | Re: How cold is it really in Botswana in July? Posted: Wed June 11, 2008 12:50 AM UTC
In my time in Southern Africa I have found "very cold" to be a relative term. I've been to Zimbabwe and South Africa a few times during their winter (in June) and the temperature has dropped to about 7-8 C. For me, this is not very cold, but if you are used to a warm climate OR if you are sleeping outdoors, it can be. If you are camping, you will need to bring warm clothes for nighttime.
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| Botswana | Re: How cold is it really in Botswana in July? Posted: Wed June 11, 2008 09:44 PM UTC
You can have a look here:
http://www.wunderground.com/global/stations/68032.html It will get relatively cold at night as previously said. A couple of layers (light jacket, long sleeve shirts) should do you. I always take a fleece blanket in my luggage. Takes up zero space and weight and is great for packing breakable souvenirs on the way back. Have a great time!
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| Botswana | Re: How cold is it really in Botswana in July? Posted: Fri September 19, 2008 07:21 AM UTC
Its really not freezing cold but the perception that its really cold is due to the fact that you would be staying a tent or campsite without heating. Sleeping in the cold at 2-6 c all night would really chill you out. Sometimes though when there is big cold front the temperature could go down to -6 c.
Its a totally different thing if you sleep in a heated tent or room and its -2 c outside. You wont feel the cold too much. bong
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