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Best Time To Visit Kaokoland (Month by Month)

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  1. January: Fair
  2. February: Fair
  3. March: Fair
  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
  1. Excellent
  2. Good
  3. Fair
  4. Poor

Kaokoland can be visited year-round, but the best time is during the Dry season (May to October), especially from May to September, when the climate is most pleasant. The region turns a stunning green after rainfall. However, the exact timing of the rains is hard to predict and it doesn’t rain much during the Wet season (November to April). Wildlife viewing is hit-and-miss throughout the year.


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calendar Best Time
May to September (Cool temperatures; no rain)
clock High Season
July to November (It never gets busy)
percentage Low Season
December to June (Low-season rates may apply)
sun Best Weather
May to September (Less hot during the day)
raincloud Worst Weather
November to March (Very hot; rain possible)

May to October Dry Season – Winter

  • Pleasant weather (October can get hot)
  • Blue skies and sunny weather
  • May and June have excellent weather and fewer visitors
  • July to November is high season and high-season rates may apply
  • Airborne dust can affect visibility

November to April Wet Season – Summer

  • The rains are a relief and it rarely rains for long
  • The scenery turns greener after rainfall and the skies are clear of dust
  • Migrant birds are present and birding is at its best
  • Low-season rates may apply
  • It tends to be very hot
  • If visiting both Kaokoland and Etosha National Park, wildlife viewing in Etosha is less productive at this time

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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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