Namibia climate
Namibia climate
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Climate overview
Namibia is a region with a tropical climate. The day temperatures range from 22 °C (72 °F) in September to 26 °C (79 °F) in January. The driest month is August with just 0 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is February with 5 days of rain. The highest sea temperatures in Namibia are in February with 18 °C (64 °F) and the lowest in August with 13 °C (56 °F). The highest night temperatures could be experienced in February with 17 °C (62 °F), the lowest in August with 10 °C (49 °F).
What is the best month to visit Namibia?
The best time to visit Namibia is between October and January. In this period day temperatures range from 24 °C (74 °F) to 26 °C (79 °F), night temperatures from 13 °C (55 °F) to 16 °C (61 °F) and you can expect on average 2 days of rain per month and 7 of sunshine on average per day. The sea temperature for this period ranges from 14 °C (57 °F) to 17 °C (63 °F). For non-beach activities, such as sightseeing, hiking in nature, the best time to visit is January - December.
What months is the dry season in Namibia?
The time, when it's dry in Namibia is between March - January. In this period it is raining on average 1 day and approximately 3 mm (0.12 in) precipitation falls per month, which are values below average.
What temperatures can I expect in Namibia?
Namibia enjoys daily temperatures in the range of 22 °C (72 °F) - 26 °C (79 °F) during the year.
What is the humidity in Namibia?
Namibia belongs to destinations with lower humidity. It is in the range of 65 % - 76 %. The most humid months are December - April and the least humid are May - August.
What are the night temperatures in Namibia?
In Namibia, night temperatures between 10 °C (49 °F) and 17 °C (62 °F) can be expected during the year.
What is the least cloudy season in Namibia?
The least cloudy months in Namibia are May - July, when the cloud cover is on average only 34 %.
Is it windy in Namibia?
Namibia is a destination with rather light or moderate winds.
Which month is the sunniest in Namibia?
The period, which is the sunniest in Namibia, is in the months of May - July, when there is an average of 7 sun hours per day.