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Namibia

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Namibia

Climate & seasons

When to go to Namibia?

Monthly averages over the past 5 years (Open-Meteo).

Best months

  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Our take
Weather
High 32° 32° 31° 29° 26° 22° 23° 27° 30° 32° 33° 34°
Rain (mm) 97 40 38 22 0 0 0 1 1 9 13 22
Beach Beach January Beach February Beach March Beach April Beach May Beach August Beach September Beach October Beach November Beach December
Hiking & nature Hiking & nature May Hiking & nature June Hiking & nature July
City sightseeing City sightseeing April City sightseeing May City sightseeing June City sightseeing July City sightseeing August City sightseeing September
Safari & savanna Safari & savanna February Safari & savanna March Safari & savanna April Safari & savanna May Safari & savanna June Safari & savanna July Safari & savanna August Safari & savanna September

What to do by season (autumn)

  • Beach

    Warm air and water, little rain.

  • City sightseeing

    Pedestrian-friendly most of the year.

  • Safari & savanna

    Dry season ideal for spotting wildlife.

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Before you go to Namibia

Data checked on 14/09/2026

Plugs and power

220V 50 Hz

Plug types D M

Drive on the left

Emergency numbers

10111
Police
10177
Ambulance

Tipping

Tipping is not mandatory but remains common: 10% in restaurants if service is not included, NAD 10-20 per bag carried, NAD 20-50 per day for a safari guide or tracker.

Upcoming public holidays

  1. Human Rights Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. Day of Goodwill
  4. New Year's Day
  5. Independence Day
  6. Good Friday

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