Best time to visit Etosha

Q: When is the best time to visit Etosha?

The best time to visit Etosha is May, June, July, August, September and October based on the following average weather conditions. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Etosha?

The hottest time of year in Etosha is normally December. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 35°C with high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Etosha?

In terms of rainfall, February is usually the wettest month in Etosha with 113mm on average. There are normally 13 days in February with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Etosha?

The sunniest time of year in Etosha is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 93% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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When is the best time to visit Etosha?

The best time to visit Etosha is May, June, July, August, September and October based on the following average weather conditions.

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Which is the hottest month in Etosha?

The hottest time of year in Etosha is normally December. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 35°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Etosha?

In terms of rainfall, February is usually the wettest month in Etosha with 113mm on average. There are normally 13 days in February with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Etosha?

The sunniest time of year in Etosha is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 93% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Namibia (Etosha) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Namibia - quick facts
Flight time^✝	13.5 hours
Time difference	UK +2 hours
Language(s)	Oshiwambo, English, Afrikaans
Currency	Namibian Dollar, South African Rand
Electricity	D + M plug (220V)
Driving side	Left
Why visit?	Nature
Tourist info	Namibia Tourism Board