Best time to visit Namibia
temperature & rainfall
When to visit Namibia & when not to
Month by month guide
A visit to Namibia in December, January or February will require an umbrella if you’re travelling within the interior or far north although coastal areas, surrounding Swakopmund, are a lot drier and certainly not as humid.
The rainy season is considered the best time for bird watchers.
March begins to see afternoon thunderstorms become less frequent, particularly in northern regions around Etosha, and into April and May you’ll find a much fresher, greener and clearer environment which many find the best time to visit Namibia, especially when tackling the five day Fish River Canyon hike.
June, July and August are the driest months across the country with the coast and interior areas, around Windhoek, offering a drop in temperatures, especially at night.
The southern winter is Namibia’s peak game watching season and accommodation will start to fill up as early as April, right through to November.
The coast keeps fairly consistently warm temperatures all year round. However, come September the rest of Namibia is heating up with October often proving to be the hottest month.

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Rosy & team.
Best time to visit Namibia
Our recommendations
Emma Gregg is an award-winning travel writer, specialising in responsible tourism in Africa. She talks us through her best times to visit Namibia:
Namibia's landscapes look amazing in May, when the air is very clear, the temperatures are moderate and much of the vegetation is still green."
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Festivals & events
Our cultural pick from the Namibian calendar
Did you know about...?
Namibia's German community comes together each October to celebrate in true Bavarian style - complete with lederhosen, bratwurst, oompah bands... and plenty of beer. It's all quite surreal in 40 degree heat!
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