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Our favourite apricot-coloured, sand-dune filled country, Namibia<\/a> is located in the south-west corner of the continent and is partially covered by the Namib Desert. It follows roughly the same weather pattern as the southern African \u2018safari countries\u2019 but receives decidedly less rain, making it (almost) one of those elusive, year-round destinations. But, as ever, each season has its own quirks and contrasts, and if you\u2019re trying to decide when the best time to visit Namibia is, read on\u2026<\/p>\n

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December to March<\/h2>\n

The country receives most rainfall from December to March, but it\u2019s not a drizzly, British sort of rain \u2013 these are short, sharp storms that are over pretty quickly, allowing you to get back to your game-viewing. And if you\u2019re looking for something a bit different, it\u2019s the best time to visit Namibia<\/a>. Birdwatching in the Caprivi<\/a> is fantastic, and in Kaokoland<\/a>, the Kunene River floods making for great game viewing by boat. In Sossusvlei<\/a> and the NamibRand<\/a>, the desert plains are transformed into green, grassy blankets, attracting herbivores from near and far.<\/p>\n

The high temperatures send many flocking to the coast, particularly Swakopmund<\/a>, between December and March. It might not be the best time to visit Namibia\u2019s quaint coastal town if you\u2019re looking for some peace and quiet, but the colonies of flamingo at the lagoons and the dreamy temperatures might just make up for it. It\u2019s also one of the best times to visit Namibia for a Skeleton Coast flying safari<\/a>. Surprisingly, the mornings aren\u2019t as foggy as the winter months, the evenings are warmer and the rain clears the air.<\/p>\n

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April and May<\/h2>\n

And then we come to April and May, the \u2018shoulder season\u2019 months when it\u2019s not too hot, not too cold, and you\u2019ll get the best of the dry and the green seasons. Etosha<\/a> is glossy, green and grassy and the desert dunes may still have a sprinkling of foliage and wild flowers, depending on the rains. The air is fresh and the sky is blue and many say that Namibia<\/a> is most beautiful at this time of year.<\/p>\n

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June to October<\/h2>\n

If it\u2019s wildlife you\u2019re looking for, put the months of June to October in your diary now. These winter months are the best time to visit Namibia\u2019s<\/a> animal hotspot, Etosha National Park<\/a>. The bush is drying out after the wetter months and animals begin to congregate in their hundreds around the waterholes. It\u2019s a truly remarkable spectacle that only gets better as the season progresses and the land gets drier.<\/p>\n

The winter months aren\u2019t just the best time to visit Etosha either \u2013 it\u2019s a pretty good time to experience most of Namibia\u2019s bucket-list marvels. The skyscraper dunes of Sossusvlei<\/a> are in their most iconic, blood-red state, contrasted beautifully by cobalt-blue skies; the star-gazing in the desert is unrivalled; and up in Damaraland<\/a>, you\u2019ll find desert-adapted elephant<\/a> picking their way across the riverbeds to the last remnants of water. This is also a great time of year for self-drive safaris<\/a>, as pretty much everywhere is accessible.<\/p>\n

Temperature-wise, the coldest of these winter months are June and July, and although it\u2019s wonderfully warm during the day, mornings and evenings can be icy \u2013 just remember to pack a jacket to keep you toasty. It gets steadily warmer as the season progresses so if you enjoy the heat, earmark September or October \u2013 any later and the humidity starts to build dramatically. If we had to put money on it, we would say September was one of the best times to visit Namibia<\/a> all-round. Perfect temperatures, excellent wildlife-watching, and it\u2019s no longer the school holidays!<\/p>\n

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November and December<\/h2>\n

Throughout November and December, the temperature will steadily rise (as will the humidity) and at some point, the first rains of the season will fall. If you\u2019re lucky enough to experience them, we guarantee you\u2019ll never forget the experience; electric storms crackle across the desert and the sunsets are stormy and very special. It\u2019s an exciting but unpredictable time to visit Namibia<\/a>, and we would still recommend game drives in Etosha<\/a>, self-drive<\/a> and flying safaris<\/a> \u2013 and what a way to spend Christmas!<\/p>\n

And one last piece of advice for any Namibia<\/a> trip: If there\u2019s one thing we know about the desert, it\u2019s that temperatures can change dramatically, with very little notice. Wake up in the morning to fog and some rather chilly temperatures, and in a few short hours, you\u2019ll be looking for a t-shirt and the nearest bottle of sunscreen faster than you can say, \u2018It\u2019s hot.\u2019 So, whatever time of year you travel, be prepared; pack layers, remember a hat and sunglasses, and a warm jacket and you won\u2019t go far wrong. Here\u2019s our Namibia packing list<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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