Etosha National Park Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Etosha National Park, Namibia in August.

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Okaukuejo Namutoni

Planning a trip to Etosha National Park, Namibia this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Etosha National Park in August

Etosha National Park, Namibia is a region in Namibia. August in Etosha National Park generally has very warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Okaukuejo. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

For specific regional insights in Etosha National Park, Namibia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

August is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.1 mm (0 in) in Okaukuejo.

Explore Etosha National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Etosha National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Okaukuejo)

January33°C (91°F) February32°C (90°F) March31°C (88°F) April31°C (88°F) May30°C (86°F) This monthJune27°C (81°F) July27°C (81°F) August30°C (86°F) September34°C (93°F) October36°C (97°F) November35°C (95°F) December34°C (93°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Etosha National Park in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Etosha National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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).

Popular Destinations in Etosha National Park

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Etosha National Park, Namibia?

Temperature range in Etosha National Park (August)

Precipitation variation in Etosha National Park (August)

Okaukuejo

In August Okaukuejo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
1.5 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Namutoni

In August Namutoni generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
31°C (88°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
0 mm (0 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
2.5 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Etosha National Park in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Okaukuejo 30°C (86°F) 13°C (55°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)
Namutoni 31°C (88°F) 14°C (57°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)

Etosha National Park weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Etosha National Park, Namibia in August?

Etosha National Park, Namibia typically experiences pleasant weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in Okaukuejo average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 13°C (55°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Etosha National Park, Namibia in August?

In Okaukuejo, the average daytime high in August is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 13°C (55°F).

Does Etosha National Park, Namibia get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Etosha National Park, Namibia. Okaukuejo averages only about 0.1 mm (0 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Etosha National Park, Namibia?

In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Etosha National Park, Namibia with overall perfect weather in Okaukuejo. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, June and July provide perfect weather in Okaukuejo. In contrast, January, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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