SeasonMapKasane (Chobe) weather in December
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December in Kasane: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 17 rainy days.
#11 of 12 months in Kasane · #1106 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 52/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Kasane climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 33°C / 91°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 69°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Rainfall | 158 mm / 6.2 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 65% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kasane in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
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Best months for Kasane's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherKasane's weather peaks May–July, best around June.
December coincides with Malaria season.
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What's on in Kasane in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Green season dispersal
1 Nov – 31 Mar · usuallyMonsoonOnce the rains fill the interior pans, elephant herds abandon the riverfront and scatter across the wider park, so the famous river congregation thins out. Camps and cruise boats are quieter and rates fall, but sightings take more searching. Source ↗
- Hazard
Malaria season
1 Nov – 30 Jun · usuallyInsect seasonChobe district, including Chobe National Park, is a listed malaria risk area, with the rains from November through the following June raising transmission. Prophylaxis is standard advice for the riverfront lodges and camps around Kasane. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Kasane — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Kasane?
Kasane in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Kasane?
- December in Kasane: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 17 rainy days. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Kasane on SeasonMap's comfort score (52/100).
- What is the weather like in Kasane in December?
- In December, Kasane averages a daily high of 32.6°C and a low of 20.3°C, with about 157.8 mm of rain over roughly 16.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kasane in December?
- Kasane has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in December.
Other months in Kasane
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Similar destinations in Southern Africa — December
Within 300 km: Victoria Falls' Low-water rafting season on 1 Aug – 31 Dec, and Livingstone's Devil's Pool season around 15 Aug – 15 Jan.