Namibia
Orange dunes eight hundred feet high, a dead forest standing in a white clay pan, and desert elephants that shouldn’t exist but do.
The best time to visit Namibia is May–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (85°F). Local time there is 18:28 (UTC+2).
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The year at a glance
May · high 24°C · rain 0mm · 11.0h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Windhoek, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C84°F | 94mm3.7in | 13.4h13.4h | |
| February | 28°C82°F | 70mm2.8in | 12.9h12.9h | |
| March | 28°C82°F | 25mm1.0in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| April | 27°C80°F | 5mm0.2in | 11.6h11.6h | |
| May | 24°C74°F | 0mm0.0in | 11.0h11.0h | in the recommended window |
| June | 20°C69°F | 0mm0.0in | 10.8h10.8h | in the recommended window |
| July | 20°C69°F | 0mm0.0in | 10.9h10.9h | in the recommended window |
| August | 24°C75°F | 2mm0.1in | 11.3h11.3h | in the recommended window |
| September | 28°C82°F | 1mm0.0in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| October | 30°C86°F | 11mm0.4in | 12.7h12.7h | in the recommended window |
| November | 31°C88°F | 9mm0.4in | 13.2h13.2h | |
| December | 30°C86°F | 40mm1.6in | 13.5h13.5h |
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When is the best time to visit Namibia?
The best time to visit Namibia is May–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (85°F).
How warm does Namibia get?
Typical daytime highs in Namibia are Mar–May 26°C (79°F), Jun–Aug 22°C (71°F), Sep–Nov 30°C (85°F), Dec–Feb 29°C (84°F).
Is Namibia expensive?
On the ground, Namibia is steep.
What sort of trip is Namibia good for?
Namibia is good for beach and sun holidays, adventure holidays, nature and scenery, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is Namibia?
The wettest month in Namibia is January at 94mm (3.7in), the driest May at 0mm (0.0in), with a monthly average of 21mm (0.8in).
What plug do I need for Namibia?
Namibia uses type D, G sockets at 220 V.
