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 vacation 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 (Fahrenheit) and rainfall (mm)

Jan
93°F 10mm
Feb
92°F 13mm
Mar
90°F 11mm
Apr
86°F 7mm
May
82°F 1mm
Jun
81°F 0mm
Jul
79°F 0mm
Aug
84°F 0mm
Sep
90°F 1mm
Oct
94°F 2mm
Nov
95°F 3mm
Dec
95°F 8mm
Jan
93°F 10mm
Feb
92°F 13mm
Mar
90°F 11mm
Apr
86°F 7mm
May
82°F 1mm
Jun
81°F 0mm
Jul
79°F 0mm
Aug
84°F 0mm
Sep
90°F 1mm
Oct
94°F 2mm
Nov
95°F 3mm
Dec
95°F 8mm
Jan
93°F 10mm
Feb
92°F 13mm
Mar
90°F 11mm
Apr
86°F 7mm
May
82°F 1mm
Jun
81°F 0mm
Jul
79°F 0mm
Aug
84°F 0mm
Sep
90°F 1mm
Oct
94°F 2mm
Nov
95°F 3mm
Dec
95°F 8mm
Jan
93°F 10mm
Feb
92°F 13mm
Mar
90°F 11mm
Apr
86°F 7mm
May
82°F 1mm
Jun
81°F 0mm
Jul
79°F 0mm
Aug
84°F 0mm
Sep
90°F 1mm
Oct
94°F 2mm
Nov
95°F 3mm
Dec
95°F 8mm
Jan
93°F 10mm
Feb
92°F 13mm
Mar
90°F 11mm
Apr
86°F 7mm
May
82°F 1mm
Jun
81°F 0mm
Jul
79°F 0mm
Aug
84°F 0mm
Sep
90°F 1mm
Oct
94°F 2mm
Nov
95°F 3mm
Dec
95°F 8mm
Jan
93°F 10mm
Feb
92°F 13mm
Mar
90°F 11mm
Apr
86°F 7mm
May
82°F 1mm
Jun
81°F 0mm
Jul
79°F 0mm
Aug
84°F 0mm
Sep
90°F 1mm
Oct
94°F 2mm
Nov
95°F 3mm
Dec
95°F 8mm
Jan
93°F 10mm
Feb
92°F 13mm
Mar
90°F 11mm
Apr
86°F 7mm
May
82°F 1mm
Jun
81°F 0mm
Jul
79°F 0mm
Aug
84°F 0mm
Sep
90°F 1mm
Oct
94°F 2mm
Nov
95°F 3mm
Dec
95°F 8mm
Jan
93°F 10mm
Feb
92°F 13mm
Mar
90°F 11mm
Apr
86°F 7mm
May
82°F 1mm
Jun
81°F 0mm
Jul
79°F 0mm
Aug
84°F 0mm
Sep
90°F 1mm
Oct
94°F 2mm
Nov
95°F 3mm
Dec
95°F 8mm
Jan
93°F 16mm
Feb
92°F 20mm
Mar
93°F 11mm
Apr
92°F 6mm
May
88°F 0mm
Jun
86°F 0mm
Jul
86°F 0mm
Aug
94°F 0mm
Sep
101°F 0mm
Oct
102°F 1mm
Nov
102°F 6mm
Dec
97°F 11mm
Jan
93°F 10mm
Feb
92°F 13mm
Mar
90°F 11mm
Apr
86°F 7mm
May
82°F 1mm
Jun
81°F 0mm
Jul
79°F 0mm
Aug
84°F 0mm
Sep
90°F 1mm
Oct
94°F 2mm
Nov
95°F 3mm
Dec
95°F 8mm
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