Which is the hottest month in Sossuvlei?

The hottest time of year in Sossuvlei is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 29°C with low heat and humidity.

Does it ever rain in Sossuvlei?

It never rains much in Sossuvlei but March usually has the most rain with an average of 15mm. There are normally 3 days in March with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Sossuvlei?

The sunniest time of year in Sossuvlei is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 86% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit Sossuvlei

Q: When is the best time to visit Sossuvlei?

The best time to visit Sossuvlei is April, August, September, October and November based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Sossuvlei?

The best time to visit Sossuvlei is April, August, September, October and November based on the following average weather conditions.

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Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

30
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29
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29
Mar
27
Apr
25
May
23
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23
Jul
23
Aug
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Sep
26
Oct
28
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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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10
Mar
10
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Jun
9
Jul
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Aug
10
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The weather guide for Namibia (Sossuvlei) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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