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Best Time To Visit Damaraland (Month by Month)

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  1. January: Fair
  2. February: Fair
  3. March: Fair
  4. April: Fair
  5. May: Excellent
  6. June: Excellent
  7. July: Excellent
  8. August: Excellent
  9. September: Excellent
  10. October: Good
  11. November: Good
  12. December: Good
  1. Excellent
  2. Good
  3. Fair
  4. Poor

Damaraland is an excellent year-round destination with a stable climate and little rain. However, the best time to visit is from May to October, during the Dry season. During these months, rainfall is extremely rare and temperatures are generally milder, with cool evenings. As water is scarce, animals remain close to the few remaining , which makes them easier to spot.


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calendar Best Time
May to October (Animals gather around water)
clock High Season
July to November (Some places can get quite busy)
percentage Low Season
December to June (Low-season rates may apply)
sun Best Weather
May to August (Less hot during the day)
raincloud Worst Weather
November to March (Hot daytime temperatures; occasional rains possible)

May to October Dry Season – Winter

  • Best time for wildlife viewing
  • It is coolest from May to August
  • May and June are part of the low season and can be a cheaper time to visit with fewer crowds
  • High-season rates may apply from July to November
  • Some of the popular sites can get busy
  • The air can be filled with dust, which affects visibility

November to April Wet Season – Summer

  • Rain quenches the drought, although it rarely rains for long
  • Flowers can be plentiful and skies are clear of dust
  • Baby animals may be present
  • Birding is excellent while the migrant species are present
  • It tends to be very hot
  • Animals are dispersed and wildlife viewing isn’t as good

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Best Time To Go by Major Park

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  2. Good
  3. Fair
  4. Poor
  1. Etosha National Park
    1. January: Poor
    2. February: Poor
    3. March: Poor
    4. April: Fair
    5. May: Good
    6. June: Good
    7. July: Excellent
    8. August: Excellent
    9. September: Excellent
    10. October: Good
    11. November: Fair
    12. December: Fair
  2. Namib-Naukluft NP
    1. January: Good
    2. February: Good
    3. March: Good
    4. April: Good
    5. May: Excellent
    6. June: Excellent
    7. July: Excellent
    8. August: Excellent
    9. September: Excellent
    10. October: Good
    11. November: Good
    12. December: Good
  3. Skeleton Coast NP
    1. January: Excellent
    2. February: Excellent
    3. March: Excellent
    4. April: Good
    5. May: Good
    6. June: Good
    7. July: Good
    8. August: Good
    9. September: Good
    10. October: Excellent
    11. November: Excellent
    12. December: Excellent

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