Etosha, NamibiaQuick decision
When to visit Etosha?
🌞 Best time overall
May
🌡️ Optimal temperature
59°F–84°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 68°F | 90°F | 36% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 68°F | 88°F | 39% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 68°F | 86°F | 30% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ April | 64°F | 86°F | 10% | 0.0in | 11.5h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ May | 59°F | 84°F | 1% | 0.0in | 10.8h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ June | 54°F | 79°F | 0% | 0.0in | 10.5h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 52°F | 79°F | 0% | 0.0in | 10.7h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ August | 57°F | 86°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.4h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ September | 64°F | 93°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🥵 October | 70°F | 97°F | 3% | 0.0in | 12.0h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ November | 72°F | 95°F | 17% | 0.0in | 12.7h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 72°F | 93°F | 29% | 0.1in | 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°F, 14% rainy days, 11.4h sunshine/day. Score: 8.6/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 27°F, 0% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 9.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 35°F, 7% rainy days, 12.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 32°F, 35% rainy days, 12.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
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Tip : October, November offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
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May is ideal with 1% rainy days and 29°F.
October is the wettest month with 3% rainy days.
Yes, May is the best month with an average of 29°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.5/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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