Namib-Naukluft National Park Best Time To Visit
Anthony is the author of the ‘Botswana & Namibia’ Lonely Planet guide.
Namib-Naukluft National Park is a premier travel destination in Namibia that’s mostly visited for its stunning desert scenery and less so for its wildlife. It has a predominantly dry desert climate and may be visited throughout the year. However, the most comfortable time is during the cooler months from May to September. Outside of these months it can be very hot, which may limit how much time you spend outside during daylight hours.
May to October Dry Season – Winter
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It is less hot in the middle of the day (October can be warm)
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It’s the best time for hiking in the Naukluft Mountains
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May and June offer good weather with fewer crowds
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The Sossusvlei area gets quite busy at times
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It can be cold in the early morning
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It is often dry and dusty, and the sky can be hazy
November to April Wet Season – Summer
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The rain comes as a relief after a long dry period
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Flowers brighten the desert scenery, and the views tend to be clearer after rain
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It’s an excellent time for birding, with migratory birds present
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It tends to be oppressively hot
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Occasional flash floods can restrict access to some areas
Best Time To Go by Major Park
- Etosha National Park
- Namib-Naukluft NP
- Skeleton Coast NP