Etosha National Park Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures in Etosha National Park experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be very hot, while the cooler months tend
to be warm.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The weather in Etosha National Park changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 36°C in October to a comfortable 27°C in the coolest month, July.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 11°C during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Etosha National Park receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 504 mm annually. The climate in Etosha National Park shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in February, with an average of 128 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days.
In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0 mm of rainfall over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Etosha National Park Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Forecast for Etosha National Park
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Etosha National Park in Namibia
The best time to visit is during the drier months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
October has an average maximum temperature of 36°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 128 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
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