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!Ae !Hai Kalahari Dark Sky Sanctuary

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International Dark Sky Sanctuary

!Ae !Hai Kalahari Dark Sky Sanctuary

Northern Cape, South Africa
Best timeMar–Oct
Set inNorthern Cape, South Africa
In season~81°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

41–97°F
CurrencyZAR
LanguageZulu
TimezoneUTC+02:00
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Map showing the location of !Ae !Hai Kalahari Dark Sky Sanctuary
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak May–Aug. Go in Sep for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJul · 88%
WarmestJan · 97°F
WettestFeb
Best windowMar–Oct
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

A Kalahari sanctuary with some of Africa's darkest skies.

Best time to visit

Aim for Mar–Oct, the 8 months that line up best.

Under the stars

A certified dark-sky site — pack red-light only, check the moon phase, and give your eyes 20 minutes to adjust for the Milky Way.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit !Ae !Hai Kalahari Dark Sky Sanctuary?

The best time to visit !Ae !Hai Kalahari Dark Sky Sanctuary is March–October, in Northern Cape, South Africa.

Where is !Ae !Hai Kalahari Dark Sky Sanctuary?

!Ae !Hai Kalahari Dark Sky Sanctuary is in Northern Cape, South Africa.

What is !Ae !Hai Kalahari Dark Sky Sanctuary known for?

A Kalahari sanctuary with some of Africa's darkest skies.

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