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Sun & Beach Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

May, August, June

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Avoid

October, December

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Weather

17°C – 27°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Etosha National Park for a sun and beach holiday is May, August, June.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best sun & beach conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Etosha National Park

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
58Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°95
February
65Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°99
March
79Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°74
April
93Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°20
May
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°1
June
99Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°1
July
99Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°0
August
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°0
September
88Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°1
October
76Good
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°9
November
70Good
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°32
December
64Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°62

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Etosha National Park

When is the best time to visit Etosha National Park for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Etosha National Park for sun & beach is typically in May, August, June, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Etosha National Park?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Etosha National Park, making it a year-round destination for sun & beach.

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