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Deadvlei

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Deadvlei

Hardap, Namibia
Best timeMay–Sep
Set inHardap, Namibia
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

52–88°F
Fares from$1048
Nearest airportWDH
CurrencyNAD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC+02:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Deadvlei
Directions (Google Maps) →
Historical monthly weather

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

Sunny share of daylightJul · 91%
WarmestFeb · 88°F
WettestJan
Best windowMay–Sep
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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

Blackened 900-year-old trees on a white clay pan, framed by the world's tallest red dunes.

Best time to visit

Aim for May–Sep, the 5 months that line up best.

On foot

The classic way in is the Sossusvlei dunes + dead pan. Nearest airport is WDH.

Pairs well with

NamibRand Dark Sky Reserve
47 mi away
Skeleton Bay
131 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Deadvlei?

The best time to visit Deadvlei is May–September, in Hardap, Namibia.

Where is Deadvlei?

Deadvlei is in Hardap, Namibia. The nearest major airport is WDH.

What is Deadvlei known for?

Blackened 900-year-old trees on a white clay pan, framed by the world's tallest red dunes.