Namibia Seasons and When to GoNamibia is a low rainfall area and, other than in the Etosha, big game viewing is not necessarily the prime focus of a safari, rather more the fascination of the desert landscape and the multitude of life that this land supports. General Weather PatternsThe climate is typically semi-desert with hot days and cool nights. The cold Benguela Current keeps the coast cool and free of rain most of the year, Namibia averages 300 days of sunshine a year. Namibia SummerNamibian summer extends through our winter, December to March. Midsummer temperatures may rise to over 40°C in December and January. Humidity in summer can reach as high as 80% in the extreme north. (104°F).Namibia WinterWinter days are warm but dawn temperatures may drop to freezing. Along the coast it is cool with low rainfall and fog prevails from late afternoon until mid-morning. Namibia Rainy SeasonThe rainy season lasts from October to April. The rest of the year is dry and cloudless. Humidity is generally very low in most parts, except in the north in the summer. The average rainfall is 50mm along the coast to 350mm in the central interior and 700mm in the Caprivi. What to PackGuests should pack warm and cold clothing for any visit to Namibia. Anyone self-driving must exercise caution when crossing riverbeds and camping during the summer months, as flash floods can occur from the sporadic rains. Despite this threat roads are generally not affected and it is perfectly safe to travel at this time.
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