Etosha, NamibiaQuick decision
When to visit Etosha?
🌞 Best time overall
May
🌡️ Optimal temperature
15°C–29°C in May
🌧 Least rain
1% rainy days in May
🌧 Wettest month
October (3%)
📅 Best score
9.1/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Etosha safariMay–Oct — waterholes make easy game viewing, lions, elephants, rhinos.
Etosha PanYear-round — 5,000 km² white dried lake, lunar landscape.
Black rhinosMay–Oct — one of the last large populations, nighttime waterholes.
BudgetNov–Mar — green season, campsites €10–15, animals with babies.
Monthly climate data
Etosha weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 20°C | 32°C | 36% | 3.2 | 12.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 20°C | 31°C | 39% | 3.4 | 12.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 20°C | 30°C | 30% | 2.6 | 11.9h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ April | 18°C | 30°C | 10% | 0.7 | 11.5h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ May | 15°C | 29°C | 1% | 0.0 | 10.8h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ June | 12°C | 26°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.5h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 11°C | 26°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.7h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ August | 14°C | 30°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.4h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ September | 18°C | 34°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🥵 October | 21°C | 36°C | 3% | 0.1 | 12.0h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ November | 22°C | 35°C | 17% | 0.6 | 12.7h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 22°C | 34°C | 29% | 2.5 | 12.4h | 7.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Excellent time
Average 30°C, 14% rainy days, 11.4h sunshine/day. Score: 8.6/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 27°C, 0% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 9.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 35°C, 7% rainy days, 12.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 32°C, 35% rainy days, 12.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
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FAQ
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May is ideal with 1% rainy days and 29°C.
October is the wettest month with 3% rainy days.
Yes, May is the best month with an average of 29°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.5/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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