What is the Worst and Best time to visit Namibia?

The best time to visit Namibia for a safari is during the dry season from June to October, although it can be visited throughout the year. Wildlife viewing in all Namibia National parks, but especially in Etosha, is best in the Dry season. The climate is generally dry and pleasant. Between December and April, some days will be humid and rain may follow, often in localized, afternoon thunderstorms.

The worst time to visit Namibia for a safari in Africa is during months of December to March in the wet season. In the Wet season, animals move away from the waterholes and scatter around the park.

• Best Time; June to October (All Namibia National parks)
• High Season; July to October (Will not feel too crowded, except for Etosha and the main access road in Namib-Naukluft)
• Low Season and worst time; December to March and All parks are very quiet mainly in the north and central regions of Namibia.
• Best Weather; April and May (Moderate temperatures, little to no rainfall, green landscape)
• May to October –Dry Season – Winter

Climate and Weather of Namibia

With more than 300 days of sunshine every year, Namibia is characterized by a climate that is dry and arid. There are huge temperature differences between day and night in Namibia, with summers being extremely hot and winters being quite mild. The Benguela Current has an effect on the coastal regions, which results in temperatures that are moderate and fog that is present frequently.

The worst and best time to visit Namibia depends on your safari activities to do. Wildlife congregates around rivers and waterholes, making animals easier to spot during the dry season. So, it is the best time to visit Etosha National Park in Namibia. Additionally, there are no clouds, it’s sunny, and there is virtually no rain.

Even though most tourists visit during the Dry season, the National parks in Namibia still don’t feel crowded, except for Etosha. It gets cold at night and in the mornings – it’s advisable to pack warm winter clothing during June, July, and August for the cold morning game drives

Visiting Namibia between November to April –Wet Season – Summer

After the rains, the scenery is greener and the rates are lower because it’s low season

This is the time of the year you can see newborn animals – migratory birds are present, and birding is at its best

Rains are mostly short showers in the afternoon and rarely have a negative impact on your trip

It gets very hot from October to February

It’s more difficult to spot animals – this is especially true for Etosha

Worst and Best Time to Go to Namibia by Major Park

If seeing wildlife is your main objective, the best time to visit all parks, especially Etosha np, is in the Dry season from May to October. Namibia is a scenic country and can be visited throughout the year. The colors will be most vibrant during and after the Wet season. October to February can be unpleasantly hot and hence the worst time to visit Namibia.

Travel advice

• Avoid driving outside towns at night as wildlife and stray livestock pose a serious hazard.
• Violent street crime can affect foreign tourists, particularly in Windhoek.
• If traveling along the Zambezi region, stick to the well-travelled routes. See
• You should carry identification with you at all times. Unless you need to have your passport with you for immigration purposes or passing through security checkpoints, leave it in your hotel safe and carry a photocopy for ID.
• Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Namibia, attacks can’t be ruled out.
• Most visits to Namibia are trouble-free.
• If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission