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Best time to visit Namibia
By region
When to visit Namibia
May–October is dry and cool, best for wildlife (Etosha peaks August–October). November–April is hot with northern rains; the coast is cool and foggy year-round.
Best months across Namibia
Average daily high in °C; ★ marks the best months for each place.
| Place | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windhoek | 32° | 30° | 29° | 26° | ★ 24° | ★ 21° | ★ 21° | ★ 25° | ★ 29° | ★ 32° | 32° | 32° |
| Swakopmund | ★ 22° | ★ 22° | ★ 22° | ★ 22° | 22° | 21° | 22° | 19° | 19° | 19° | ★ 20° | ★ 20° |
Weather & best time by place
Sources
- NASA POWER climatology
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Namibia
- NIPDB: Namibia Digital Nomad Visa
- Ministry of Home Affairs: e-Visa on arrival
- Speedtest Global Index: Namibia
- World Bank open data
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