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Etosha National Park

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Etosha National Park

Namibia
Best timeFeb–Aug
Set inNamibia
In season~84°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

52–97°F
CurrencyNAD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC+02:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Etosha National Park
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak May–Sep. Go in Apr, Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJun · 91%
WarmestOct · 97°F
WettestJan
Best windowFeb–Aug
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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

Etosha National Park is a national park in northwestern Namibia and one of the largest national parks in Africa. It was proclaimed a game reserve in March 1907 in Ordinance 88 by the Governor of German South West Africa, Friedrich von Lindequist. It was designated as Wildschutzgebiet in 1958, and was awarded the status of national park in 1967, by an act of parliament of the Republic of South Africa.

Best time to visit

Aim for Feb–Aug, the 7 months that line up best.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Etosha National Park?

The best time to visit Etosha National Park is February–August, in Namibia.

Where is Etosha National Park?

Etosha National Park is in Namibia.

What is Etosha National Park known for?

Etosha National Park is a national park in northwestern Namibia and one of the largest national parks in Africa. It was proclaimed a game reserve in March 1907 in Ordinance 88 by the Governor of German South West Africa, Friedrich von Lindequist. It was designated as Wildschutzgebiet in 1958, and was awarded the status of national park in 1967, by an act of parliament of the Republic of South Africa.

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