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Best Time To Visit Skeleton Coast National Park (Month by Month)

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  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
  1. Excellent
  2. Good
  3. Fair
  4. Poor

Skeleton Coast National Park can be visited throughout the year, but the ideal time is during the warmer months from October to March. These months see a little bit of rain, which keeps the skies clear of dust. Mornings are less foggy and it’s warmer at night than in the winter months. Wildlife viewing in Etosha National Park is less productive at that time, but this is only relevant if you are visiting both parks.


Skeleton Coast Safaris
calendar Best Time
October to March (Warmer nights and less fog)
clock High Season
July to October (The park gets busy and high-season rates apply in the lodges)
percentage Low Season
November to June (Low-season rates may apply)
sun Best Weather
October to March (Warmer nights and less fog)
raincloud Worst Weather
April to September (Cold nights and foggy mornings with strong winds)

May to October Dry Season – Winter

  • It usually stays cool in the middle of the day (October can be warmer)
  • There is virtually no rain
  • It gets a bit chilly in the early morning
  • It is often windy and misty
  • Animals tend to seek cover when there is a cold wind

November to April Wet Season – Summer

  • Rain is possible but there’s rarely much, and mornings are less foggy
  • This is the best time for birding as migrants are present
  • It can get hot in the middle of the day
  • If you also plan on visiting Etosha, wildlife viewing is more productive there from May to October

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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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