Best time to visit Sossuvlei

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When is the best time to visit Sossuvlei?

The best time to visit Sossuvlei is April, August, September, October and November based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Sossuvlei30
    Jan
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Sossuvlei29
    Feb
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Sossuvlei29
    Mar
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Sossuvlei27
    Apr
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Sossuvlei25
    May
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Sossuvlei23
    Jun
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Sossuvlei23
    Jul
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Sossuvlei23
    Aug
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Sossuvlei25
    Sep
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Sossuvlei26
    Oct
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Sossuvlei28
    Nov
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Sossuvlei29
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

Which is the hottest month in Sossuvlei?

The hottest time of year in Sossuvlei is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 29°C with low heat and humidity.

Does it ever rain in Sossuvlei?

It never rains much in Sossuvlei but March usually has the most rain with an average of 15mm. There are normally 3 days in March with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Sossuvlei?

The sunniest time of year in Sossuvlei is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 86% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Namibia (Sossuvlei) 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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