Best Time to Visit Namibia

People always ask us when is the best time to visit Namibia. The truth is, there is no bad time to go, but depending on what you wish to see, certain months are better than others. For optimum game viewing on safari, the dry season months of April to October are best.

Best time to visit

Daytime temperatures during this period range from 20 to 30°C, with chilly mornings and evenings. July to December are by far the busiest months for tourism, so if you are planning to visit during this time it is important to book flights and accommodation as far in advance as possible. November to March is known as the rainy season. This is also when the temperatures are at their highest, sometimes reaching as high as 45°C in the far north and south of the country. Rains are mostly short showers in the afternoon, so they don’t have to impact your holiday too heavily. At this time of year, the scenery is greener and you have the chance to see new-born animals. Birdwatching is best after the rains when numerous flooded depressions attract migrant species.

Monthly Climate Guide for Namibia

, Namibia

Average temperatures (Celsius) and rainfall (mm)

Jan
34°C 10mm
Feb
33°C 13mm
Mar
32°C 11mm
Apr
30°C 7mm
May
28°C 1mm
Jun
27°C 0mm
Jul
26°C 0mm
Aug
29°C 0mm
Sep
32°C 1mm
Oct
34°C 2mm
Nov
35°C 3mm
Dec
35°C 8mm
Jan
34°C 10mm
Feb
33°C 13mm
Mar
32°C 11mm
Apr
30°C 7mm
May
28°C 1mm
Jun
27°C 0mm
Jul
26°C 0mm
Aug
29°C 0mm
Sep
32°C 1mm
Oct
34°C 2mm
Nov
35°C 3mm
Dec
35°C 8mm
Jan
34°C 10mm
Feb
33°C 13mm
Mar
32°C 11mm
Apr
30°C 7mm
May
28°C 1mm
Jun
27°C 0mm
Jul
26°C 0mm
Aug
29°C 0mm
Sep
32°C 1mm
Oct
34°C 2mm
Nov
35°C 3mm
Dec
35°C 8mm
Jan
34°C 10mm
Feb
33°C 13mm
Mar
32°C 11mm
Apr
30°C 7mm
May
28°C 1mm
Jun
27°C 0mm
Jul
26°C 0mm
Aug
29°C 0mm
Sep
32°C 1mm
Oct
34°C 2mm
Nov
35°C 3mm
Dec
35°C 8mm
Jan
34°C 10mm
Feb
33°C 13mm
Mar
32°C 11mm
Apr
30°C 7mm
May
28°C 1mm
Jun
27°C 0mm
Jul
26°C 0mm
Aug
29°C 0mm
Sep
32°C 1mm
Oct
34°C 2mm
Nov
35°C 3mm
Dec
35°C 8mm
Jan
34°C 10mm
Feb
33°C 13mm
Mar
32°C 11mm
Apr
30°C 7mm
May
28°C 1mm
Jun
27°C 0mm
Jul
26°C 0mm
Aug
29°C 0mm
Sep
32°C 1mm
Oct
34°C 2mm
Nov
35°C 3mm
Dec
35°C 8mm
Jan
34°C 10mm
Feb
33°C 13mm
Mar
32°C 11mm
Apr
30°C 7mm
May
28°C 1mm
Jun
27°C 0mm
Jul
26°C 0mm
Aug
29°C 0mm
Sep
32°C 1mm
Oct
34°C 2mm
Nov
35°C 3mm
Dec
35°C 8mm
Jan
34°C 10mm
Feb
33°C 13mm
Mar
32°C 11mm
Apr
30°C 7mm
May
28°C 1mm
Jun
27°C 0mm
Jul
26°C 0mm
Aug
29°C 0mm
Sep
32°C 1mm
Oct
34°C 2mm
Nov
35°C 3mm
Dec
35°C 8mm
Jan
34°C 16mm
Feb
34°C 20mm
Mar
34°C 11mm
Apr
33°C 6mm
May
31°C 0mm
Jun
30°C 0mm
Jul
30°C 0mm
Aug
34°C 0mm
Sep
38°C 0mm
Oct
39°C 1mm
Nov
39°C 6mm
Dec
36°C 11mm
Jan
34°C 10mm
Feb
33°C 13mm
Mar
32°C 11mm
Apr
30°C 7mm
May
28°C 1mm
Jun
27°C 0mm
Jul
26°C 0mm
Aug
29°C 0mm
Sep
32°C 1mm
Oct
34°C 2mm
Nov
35°C 3mm
Dec
35°C 8mm
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