Etosha · AutumnMonth summary
Etosha weather in November
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
22°C – 35°C
🌧 Rainy days
17% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (9.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Etosha in November?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Favourable conditions in November (7.3/10). May scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Etosha in November by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in November
🎯 Shoulder season — good value with reasonable accommodation prices Autumn in Etosha is often underrated: 35°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (17% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (9.1/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 November, Etosha averages 35°C, 17% rainy days and 12.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
November vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 9.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -6°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -16%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -1.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Etosha in November
Is November a good time to visit Etosha?
November is an acceptable time for Etosha (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (9.1/10) if possible.
What to do in Etosha in November?
With 35°C max and 12.7h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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