Namibia
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Namibia

Desert dunes whisper wild tales, May to October paints a dry, starry African skyline

9 spots8 speciesJune
The best time to visit Namibia is between May and October, when dry days bring Etosha’s wildlife and Sossusvlei’s dunes into sharp relief. With 20°C to 25°C weather, it’s ideal for safaris, hiking Fish River Canyon, or exploring Swakopmund. For fewer crowds, try April or November.

Practical info

LanguageEnglish
CurrencyNamibian Dollar (NAD)1 USD = 19 NAD
TimezoneUTC+209:53
Emergency112 (police/ambulance)
DrivingLeft-hand
Plug type
TippingNo
Vaccinations
GPI

Measures how peaceful and safe a country is.

1.972
VisaCheck requirements

Climate

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Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Best timeBased on various factors

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WeatherCelsius
32°
31°
30°
28°
25°
22°
21°
24°
27°
29°
30°
31°
Sea Temp.Celsius
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RainfallDays per month
10
9
8
5
2
1
0
0
1
3
6
8
SunshineHours per month
250/h
240/h
260/h
280/h
300/h
310/h
320/h
320/h
310/h
290/h
270/h
260/h
Tourism Season
Sea Lion & Fur Seal
Cheetah
Elephant
Flamingo
Giraffe
Lion
Rhinoceros
Zebra