Nata
Botswana
Nata is a village in the Central District of Botswana. Located in the north of the district about 200 km from the city of Francistown, the village is served by Nata Airport. The population was 7,713 at the 2022 census, with a growth rate of 1.3% from 6,714 at the 2011 census. The village of Nata lies along the Nata River, which carries its rainy season flow to the Makgadikgadi Pans, a seasonal hypersaline lake, in one of the largest salt flats in the world. The village serves as a crossroads for routes to Maun and Kasane, providing essential services to travelers.
Read more — WikipediaThe best months to visit are June–July.
October is the hottest month, with highs around 36°C (98°F).
July is the coldest month, with lows around 8°C (47°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 12 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 10 hours of sunshine a day.
.jpg.avif)
.jpg.avif)
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 22°
- Humidity
- 73%
- Wind
- 20 km/h E
- Gusts
- 36 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 1%
- Pressure
- 1018 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:37 / 18:20
Next 48 hours
Pollen forecasts are only available in Europe.
Best time to visit Nata
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 33° | 33° | 33° | 32° | 30° | 27° | 27° | 31° | 35° | 36° | 36° | 34° |
| Average low | 20° | 20° | 19° | 16° | 12° | 9° | 8° | 11° | 15° | 19° | 20° | 20° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 94 | 80 | 48 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 47 | 75 |
| Rain days | 12 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 8.6 | 9.5 | 9.1 | 9.7 | 10 | 10 | 9.1 | 8.4 | 7.7 |
| Daylight (h) | 13.2 | 12.8 | 12.3 | 11.7 | 11.2 | 10.9 | 11 | 11.4 | 12 | 12.6 | 13.1 | 13.3 |
| Humidity (%) | 71 | 75 | 73 | 70 | 66 | 64 | 61 | 53 | 47 | 48 | 57 | 68 |
| Wind (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| Go score | 46 | 50 | 59 | 69 | 82 | 96 | 96 | 76 | 55 | 41 | 37 | 43 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Nata, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Nata: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Nata travel guide
What to see, do and eat, and where to stay — from an open, community-written travel guide.
Nata is a village in the Okavango-Chobe region in Botswana. It is the small village on the road from Francistown to Kasane. At Nata is the turn off for Maun. If you are travelling between any of these three places you will stop here. It will be the first place you come to in three hours of driving.
Holds over 160 bird species, the most notable of which is the lesser flamingo, of which around 250,000 call the sanctuary home.
Be sure to get some chicken and rice at the North Gate Service Station.
Lodges like Northgate and Nata lodge provide accommodation. Eselbe Camp is a good budget option.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
No data for this location.
Nata: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the left
Botswanan Pula
BWP · P
- Languages
- English, Tswana
- Calling code
- +267
- Meal, casual restaurantBWP 130≈ $9.50
- CappuccinoBWP 34.00≈ $2.50
- Beer (0.5 l)BWP 48.00≈ $3.60
- Bottled water (1.5 l)BWP 15.00≈ $1.10
- Taxi, 5 kmBWP 89.00≈ $6.60
- Public transport ticketBWP 17.00≈ $1.30
- Mid-range hotel, per nightBWP 1,150≈ $86.00
Estimated from Botswana’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 39% of US levels.
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Dec 26St. Stephen's Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
No earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km since 1975.
How to get to Nata
Nearest airports
- FRWPhillip Gaonwe Matante International AirportFrancistown170 km
- VFAVictoria Falls International AirportVictoria Falls238 km
- BUQJoshua Mqabuko Nkomo International AirportBulawayo256 km
- LVIHarry Mwanga Nkumbula International AirportLivingstone269 km
- BBKKasane International AirportKasane286 km
- MUBMaun International AirportMaun289 km
Distances
- Gaborone494 km 8 h 34 · 1 h 17
- Francistown174 km 3 h 01
- Mogoditshane491 km 8 h 31 · 1 h 17
- Maun290 km 5 h 02
- Molepolole471 km 8 h 10 · 1 h 15
estimate
Hotels in Nata
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
We may earn a commission when you book through this map, at no extra cost to you.
Places with a climate like Nata
Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
Maun
Rundu
Ondjiva
Livingstone
Toliara
Kadoma
Nearby places
Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
.JPG.avif)
.jpg.avif){kind=icon}
_(6035460183).jpg.avif)
_female_and_calf.jpg.avif)
.jpg.avif)
_sleeping_(11966856964).jpg.avif)
.jpg.avif)
.jpg.avif)
_-_Small_Grass_Yellow_WLB.jpg.avif)
_-_Yellow_Pansy_WLB.jpg.avif)
-_Khatkhati_in_Hyderabad%2C_AP_W_IMG_9130.jpg.avif)
_Wight_%26_Arn.jpg.avif)
Climate in Nata
Add a free climate card for Nata to your website or blog. Copy the code below.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Nata?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Nata is June–July.
What is the weather like in Nata in October?
In October, Nata averages a high of 36°C (98°F) and a low of 19°C (67°F), with 17 mm of rain on about 4 days.
What is the rainiest month in Nata?
January, with rain on about 12 days.
What is the nearest airport to Nata?
Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW), about 170 km away.
What power plugs are used in Botswana?
Plug types D, G, at 230 V.
What currency is used in Botswana?
Botswanan Pula (BWP).
Is Botswana safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
When is Nata most crowded?
The busiest months are June–July.
When is Nata least crowded?
The quietest months are October–January.
What time zone is Nata in?
Africa/Gaborone (UTC+2).
What is the population of Nata?
About 7,779.