Etosha National Park Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide

Etosha National Park is a region in Namibia. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Etosha National Park over the year. What is the best time to visit Etosha National Park?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Etosha National Park over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

Etosha National Park in January

In January the weather in Etosha National Park is generally good. In Okaukuejo you can expect very warm maximum average daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Etosha National Park in January here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Etosha National Park in February

In February the weather in Etosha National Park is generally good. In Okaukuejo you can expect very warm maximum average daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Etosha National Park in February here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Etosha National Park in March

In March the weather in Etosha National Park is generally very good. In Okaukuejo you can expect very warm maximum average daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Etosha National Park in March here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Etosha National Park in April

In April the weather in Etosha National Park is generally excellent. In Okaukuejo you can expect very warm maximum average daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Etosha National Park in April here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Etosha National Park in May

In May the weather in Etosha National Park is generally excellent. In Okaukuejo you can expect warm maximum average daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Etosha National Park in May here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Etosha National Park in June

In June the weather in Etosha National Park is generally excellent. In Okaukuejo you can expect warm maximum average daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Etosha National Park in June here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Etosha National Park in July

In July the weather in Etosha National Park is generally excellent. In Okaukuejo you can expect warm maximum average daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Etosha National Park.

Find more detailed climate information for Etosha National Park in July here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Etosha National Park in August

In August the weather in Etosha National Park is generally excellent. In Okaukuejo you can expect very warm maximum average daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Etosha National Park in August here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Etosha National Park in September

In September the weather in Etosha National Park ranges from good in Namutoni to very good in Okaukuejo. In Okaukuejo you can expect very warm maximum average daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Etosha National Park in September here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Etosha National Park in October

In October the weather in Etosha National Park is generally mixed. In Okaukuejo you can expect very hot maximum average daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Etosha National Park. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.

Find more detailed climate information for Etosha National Park in October here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Etosha National Park in November

In November the weather in Etosha National Park is generally mixed. In Okaukuejo you can expect very warm maximum average daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Etosha National Park in November here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Etosha National Park in December

In December the weather in Etosha National Park ranges from mixed in Namutoni to good in Okaukuejo. In Okaukuejo you can expect very warm maximum average daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Etosha National Park in December here.

perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

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