January, February, March
Temperatures are extremely hot and travellers at this time of year must be ready for 40°C nearly every day. The temperatures at night stay warm but if there is going to be any rain, it will be in these months.
April, May, June
Temperatures have dropped and are now bearably hot during the day but it can get very chilly overnight, especially in the desert. Game viewing is good in Etosha but not at its peak.
July, August, September (Peak Season)
The bush is very dry so animals are concentrated at water sources, ensuring good game viewing. Vegetation is sparse and the land is very dusty. Days are pleasantly warm and nights are very cold. Early mornings and evenings are cold and crisp and a warm jacket is necessary.
October, November, December
The land is bone dry and everything is waiting for the first rains which hopefully arrive towards the end of October although parts of Namibia often do not get any rain at all. October and November are very hot and it only gets hotter from December to March.
