Namibia · SummerMonth summary
Namibia weather in August
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
50°F – 77°F
🌧 Rainy days
0% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
9.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Namibia in August?
✅ Excellent
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (25°F, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Namibia in August ticks all the boxes: warmth, sunshine, minimal rain.
By trip type
Namibia in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
Summer in Namibia brings pleasant temperatures (25°F) and long sunny days (11.2h 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 Namibia.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 64°F | 88°F | 28% | 0.1in | 12.6h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 64°F | 86°F | 33% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 61°F | 82°F | 25% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ April | 57°F | 79°F | 10% | 0.0in | 11.2h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 52°F | 75°F | 1% | 0.0in | 10.6h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 46°F | 72°F | 0% | 0.0in | 10.3h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 46°F | 72°F | 0% | 0.0in | 10.3h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ August | 50°F | 77°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.2h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ September | 55°F | 84°F | 2% | 0.0in | 11.7h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ October | 61°F | 88°F | 6% | 0.0in | 12.1h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ November | 63°F | 90°F | 10% | 0.0in | 12.9h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 64°F | 90°F | 25% | 0.1in | 12.9h | 8.0/10 |
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 August, Namibia averages 77°F, 0% rainy days and 11.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.0/10.
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Comparison
August vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Namibia in August
Is August a good time to visit Namibia?
August is an excellent time to visit Namibia (score 9.0/10). With 77°F, 11.2h of sunshine and 0% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Namibia in August?
With 77°F and 11.2h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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