This is a climate-model estimate, not a measurement: we have no measured water temperature for rivers, lakes and reservoirs yet. Real measurements are available for seas only.
Water temperature map of the Okavango
Water temperature in the Okavango by city today 📍
| City | Now | Swimming |
|---|---|---|
| Rundu | +22° | Comfortable for swimming |
🎣 Fishing in cities on the Okavango
Water temperature forecast in the Okavango 📅
Computed by a climate model. Water changes slowly — no sharp shifts.
Water temperature in the Okavango this weekend
Water temperature in the Okavango for a month
There is no exact monthly water forecast — it changes slowly. The reference is the climate normal: up to +24° in summer. The monthly normal is below.
Monthly water temperature in the Okavango 🗓️
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +27 | +27 | +28 | +25 | +23 | +24 | +24 | +21 | +22 | +25 | +25 | +25 |
Climate normal (model estimate).
Swimming conditions in the Okavango by month
When to swim in the Okavango 🏖️
Cities on the Okavango 📍
FAQ about water in the Okavango ❓
What is the water temperature in the Okavango now?
Now +22° — Comfortable for swimming.
Can you swim in the Okavango?
Comfortable season — from January to December.
When is water warmest in the Okavango?
Warmest in March — up to +28°.
Where does the water temperature data come from?
A water temperature model (by latitude, longitude and day of year), by cities.
Water temperature archive in the Okavango on this day
| City | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rundu | +22° | +22° | +22° | +22° | +23° | +23° | +22° | +22° | +22° | +22° |
Climate normal (model estimate for this date), not a measurement archive.
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Water temperature in the Okavango — in detail
Water temperature in the Okavango is tracked across 1 cities. The water is now about +22°. The page has a temperature map by city, a daily forecast and a monthly climate normal.