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When to go · Climate guide
Namibiawhen to go
Namibia's national averages run from 25 °C in July to 33 °C in November, with rainfall between 1 mm in August and 78 mm in January and 9.2–11.4 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are April, May and January. Its 13 regions span 28–32 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Windhoek
- Region
- Africa
- TZ
- Africa/Windhoek
- Area
- 822,524 km²
Best months to visit
When Namibia shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.0 | 19.4 | 17.3 | 34.8 |
| February | 31.7 | 19.5 | 17.4 | 35.0 |
| March | 30.9 | 18.6 | 15.9 | 35.0 |
| April | 29.6 | 16.3 | 13.7 | 32.4 |
| May | 27.7 | 12.5 | 8.8 | 30.9 |
| June | 24.8 | 9.0 | 5.2 | 27.1 |
| July | 24.6 | 8.4 | 5.0 | 27.1 |
| August | 27.2 | 10.0 | 6.6 | 30.4 |
| September | 30.4 | 13.6 | 9.7 | 33.7 |
| October | 32.4 | 16.7 | 12.5 | 35.6 |
| November | 32.8 | 18.1 | 15.0 | 35.5 |
| December | 32.6 | 19.0 | 16.3 | 35.1 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 78 |
| February | 72 |
| March | 54 |
| April | 20 |
| May | 1 |
| June | 1 |
| July | 1 |
| August | 1 |
| September | 1 |
| October | 7 |
| November | 17 |
| December | 49 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 10.3 |
| February | 9.6 |
| March | 9.2 |
| April | 9.2 |
| May | 9.5 |
| June | 9.2 |
| July | 9.4 |
| August | 10.0 |
| September | 10.7 |
| October | 11.3 |
| November | 11.4 |
| December | 11.1 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.4 | 9.4 | 13.7 |
| February | 10.7 | 8.6 | 13.2 |
| March | 10.4 | 8.2 | 12.8 |
| April | 10.8 | 8.7 | 14.1 |
| May | 11.9 | 9.3 | 15.1 |
| June | 12.7 | 9.3 | 17.4 |
| July | 12.9 | 9.7 | 18.0 |
| August | 12.3 | 9.8 | 15.7 |
| September | 12.5 | 10.4 | 16.0 |
| October | 12.7 | 10.4 | 15.5 |
| November | 12.0 | 10.0 | 14.2 |
| December | 11.9 | 9.9 | 14.0 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Namibia
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Namibia, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- LimitedEtosha National Park
Limited January–March · at its best May–October
Sources: safaribookings.com, go2africa.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Namibia
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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Level 2Exercise increased caution
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Month by month
A year in Namibia, in order
- JanJanuary32.0°C · 78 mm · 10.3 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 78 mm of rain and 10.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 78 mm of rain and 10.3 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary31.7°C · 72 mm · 9.6 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 72 mm of rain and 9.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 72 mm of rain and 9.6 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch30.9°C · 54 mm · 9.2 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 54 mm of rain and 9.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 54 mm of rain and 9.2 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril29.6°C · 20 mm · 9.2 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 20 mm of rain and 9.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 20 mm of rain and 9.2 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay27.7°C · 1 mm · 9.5 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.5 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune24.8°C · 1 mm · 9.2 hr/day
Around 25 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 25 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.2 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly24.6°C · 1 mm · 9.4 hr/day
Around 25 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 25 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust27.2°C · 1 mm · 10.0 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 1 mm of rain and 10.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 1 mm of rain and 10.0 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember30.4°C · 1 mm · 10.7 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 1 mm of rain and 10.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 1 mm of rain and 10.7 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober32.4°C · 7 mm · 11.3 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 7 mm of rain and 11.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 7 mm of rain and 11.3 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember32.8°C · 17 mm · 11.4 hr/day
Around 33 °C with 17 mm of rain and 11.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 33 °C with 17 mm of rain and 11.4 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember32.6°C · 49 mm · 11.1 hr/day
Around 33 °C with 49 mm of rain and 11.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 33 °C with 49 mm of rain and 11.1 hours of sun a day.
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