Namibia · Month comparison

July vs February

July ranks #1 overall vs February at #12. The absolute best month — Etosha game viewing at peak intensity, perfect clear conditions throughout

Namibia Etosha waterhole at sunset with elephant silhouettes

July

#1 of 12 months

Best match

The absolute best month — Etosha game viewing at peak intensity, perfect clear conditions throughout

  • ↑Etosha waterholes at maximum wildlife concentration — lion pride sightings daily at top camps
  • ↑Perfectly clear skies and dry air; Milky Way photography from the desert is extraordinary
Namibia Etosha Pan with flamingos in the wet season

February

#12 of 12 months

Worth considering

The wettest month — best avoided for the classic Namibia safari experience

  • ↑Etosha wildlife disperses but birding reaches its annual peak with migrant species
  • ↑Wildflowers in Namaqualand spill across the border into southern Namibia
FactorJulyFebruary
Weather score
10
3
Value score
3
8
Crowd score
8
2
Events score
4
3
Atmosphere
10
4
Avg high temp20°C31°C
Monthly rain0mm88mm
Daily sunshine11.5hrs8hrs

July trade-offs

  • ↓Peak season pricing in full effect; expect to pay 2–3x wet season rates at premier camps
  • ↓Popular Etosha camps (Okaukuejo, Halali) completely booked unless reserved months ahead

February trade-offs

  • ↓Roads in northern and central Namibia can be badly affected by rain
  • ↓Sossusvlei's Dead Vlei photography is compromised by cloud cover and humidity
See all 12 months for Namibia →July in detail →February in detail →
Scores compare months within Namibia. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →