Overall, Namibia is a country with little rain, even if there is a rainy season. Rainy season in Namibia means that it rains briefly and heavily. Under no circumstances does it rain for days. For this reason, Namibia is a year-round travel destination. Still, a few months have turned out to be the most popular for a vacation. The months between the end of May and the end of September are considered the best time to travel to Namibia . As you can see from the climate table above, on the one hand these are the months with the least rain. On the other hand, the temperatures are pleasant and not too hot to explore the country. The average temperatures in the Namibian winter months are around 20 degrees Celsius. During the best travel time, you benefit from the most hours of sunshine per month. The air cools down extremely at night, but that can be pleasant after a lot of sun. Make sure, however, that you take care of accommodation in good time for this travel time. The students in South Africa have holidays during this time and travel to Namibia with their families. Holiday apartments, lodges and hotels can be booked up quickly. As an alternative, you can switch to the months of October and November for a Namibia vacation . Then you have to expect higher temperatures, which can be extremely hot. Nevertheless, they are an ideal travel time because the sun shines many hours a day and there are few rainy days in these months.
The best travel time for Namibia in the monthly overview:
- May:23 ° C, 10 hours of sunshine, 1 rainy day, 37% humidity
- June:20 ° C, 10 hours of sunshine, 0 rainy days, 32% humidity
- July:21 ° C, 10 hours of sunshine, 0 rainy days, 27% humidity
- August:23 ° C, 10 hours of sunshine, 0 rainy days, 19% humidity
- September:27 ° C, 7 hours of sunshine, 0 rainy days, 17% humidity
Alternative months:
- October:28 ° C, 10 hours of sunshine, 2 rainy days, 22% humidity
- November:30 ° C, 10 hours of sun, 4 rainy days, 30% humidity
Be aware that during the best travel time for Namibia there are many tourists from all over the world and South Africans visiting the country. According to harvardshoes, the typical tourist strongholds can be overcrowded and the prices for trips rise. If you want to avoid the many tourist crowds, you can alternatively place your vacation in the rainy season and thus in the Namibian summer from December to April . The chance of rain is higher, but the months have different advantages. Due to the higher rainfall, the vegetation grows and thrives and the prices are more affordable than during the high season.
Rainy season in Namibia in the monthly overview:
- December:31 ° C, 10 hours of sunshine, 5 rainy days, 34% humidity
- January:30 ° C, 9 hours of sunshine, 8 rainy days, 42% humidity
- February:29 ° C, 9 hours of sunshine, 9 rainy days, 56% humidity
- March:27 ° C, 8 hours of sunshine, 8 rainy days, 51% humidity
- April:26 ° C, 9 hours of sunshine, 4 rainy days, 44% humidity
Best travel time for wildlife viewing and safaris in Namibia
Anyone planning a trip to Africa hopes to see wild animals during a safari. Basically you can see the elephants, lions, giraffes and many other animals in the nature reserves and wildlife parks all year round. Still, there are some months when the chance is higher. The months of August and September are suitable as the best travel time for wildlife viewing in Namibia . They are in the above-mentioned best travel time for Namibia and form the end of the Namibian winter. At this time the weather is dry and warm. The vegetation is not very pronounced and does not offer the animals any camouflage or hiding places. Furthermore, there are only a few water holes due to the low rainfall.
Perfect safari conditions in September and October:
- Little precipitation and no dense vegetation: only a few hiding places for the animals
- few water holes: many animals gather at the few places to drink
There they gather to drink. Experienced rangers know these water points and will guide you to them on a safari. Here your chances are good to observe all sorts of animals while they are drinking. Plan your safaris early , for example in the Etosha National Park . In the high season, all Namibia holidaymakers want to go on a safari and the tours can be booked out quickly.
The months of December and January are less suitable for observing animals in the protected areas. At this time it rains a lot in Namibia. As a result, the animals have plenty of water to quench their thirst. They are more spread out in the areas. Furthermore, the vegetation is lush and offers protection to the animals. Nevertheless, the chances are good to see the animals grazing in green meadows.
