Etosha · SummerMonth summary
Etosha weather in July
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
11°C – 26°C
🌧 Rainy days
0% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
9.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (9.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Etosha in July?
✅ Excellent
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (26°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Visiting Etosha in July is a safe bet: great weather, only 0% chance of rain.
By trip type
Etosha in July by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in July
🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Summer in Etosha brings pleasant temperatures (26°C) and long sunny days (10.7h of sunshine). Rain is virtually absent (0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Etosha.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In July, Etosha averages 26°C, 0% rainy days and 10.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.0/10.
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Comparison
July vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 9.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Etosha in July
Is July a good time to visit Etosha?
July is an excellent time to visit Etosha (score 9.0/10). With 26°C, 10.7h of sunshine and 0% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Etosha in July?
With 26°C and 10.7h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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