Best Time to Visit Etosha National Park for Hiking | Weather by Month

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Outdoor activities Potential

65/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

May, June, July

Avoid

January, September, October, November, December

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17°C – 27°C

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Generally dry

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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Etosha National Park?

The best time to visit Etosha National Park for hiking is May, June, July, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.

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Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Etosha National Park, with open trails and longer daylight hours.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Etosha National Park

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	29Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	34°	95	11.9	51%	shoulder
February	36Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	32°	99	12	58%	shoulder
March	51Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	30°	74	8.7	61%	shoulder
April	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	31°	20	3.4	53%	dry
May	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	29°	1	0.8	43%	dry
June	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	27°	1	0.7	41%	dry
July	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	27°	0	0	37%	dry
August	45Poor Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	30°	0	0	30%	dry
September	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	34°	1	0.7	27%	dry
October	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	35°	9	3.1	31%	dry
November	41Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	35°	32	5.9	39%	dry
December	35Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	35°	62	8.7	42%	shoulder