Namibia · SpringMonth summary
Namibia weather in March
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
61°F – 82°F
🌧 Rainy days
25% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Namibia in March?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.
❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.
Our take: March is a good time to visit Namibia. September remains slightly better (+0.4 pts).
By trip type
Namibia in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in March
Spring marks the start of the good season in Namibia. Temperatures rise (28°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (25% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (9.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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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 March, Namibia averages 82°F, 25% rainy days and 11.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10.
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Comparison
March vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -23%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Namibia in March
Is March a good time to visit Namibia?
March is an excellent time to visit Namibia (score 8.8/10). With 82°F, 11.9h of sunshine and 25% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Namibia in March?
With 82°F and 11.9h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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