SeasonMapKasane (Chobe) weather in March
Botswana
March in Kasane: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Kasane · #911 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 70/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Kasane climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 31°C / 87°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 34°C / 93°F | |
| Rainfall | 86 mm / 3.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 69% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 24 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kasane in March
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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
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).
Fair weatherKasane's weather peaks May–July, best around June.
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What's on in Kasane in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Chobe backflow flood
1 Mar – 31 May · usuallyHigh waterBetween March and May, floodwater from the Zambezi backs up through the confluence at Kazungula and briefly reverses the Chobe's flow. The river runs high and wide past Kasane, submerging some of the channel islands used for game viewing the rest of the year. Source ↗
- 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 March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Kasane?
- March in Kasane: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Kasane on SeasonMap's comfort score (70/100).
- What is the weather like in Kasane in March?
- In March, Kasane averages a daily high of 30.6°C and a low of 18.8°C, with about 85.8 mm of rain over roughly 11.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kasane in March?
- Kasane has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 24 in March.
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Similar destinations in Southern Africa — March
Within 300 km: Victoria Falls' Lunar rainbow nights around 15 Feb – 15 Jul, and Livingstone's Lunar rainbow nights around 1 Mar – 31 Jul.