Deadvlei
Sossusvlei, Namibia
Deadvlei is a depression situated in Sossusvlei, Namibia, and is part of the Dunes of the Namib. It ranks as the third most looked-up sight in Namibia among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The months from June through August offer cooler daily highs ranging from 25 °C to 26 °C and lows from 10 °C to 11 °C, with little to no rain. January through March bring warmer daily highs of 31 °C to 32 °C and lows of 17 °C to 18 °C.
The nearest airport is Walvis Bay International Airport, located 209 km away, and the site is 304 km from Windhoek. Nearby places to visit include Sossusvlei at a distance of 2.7 km and Namib-Naukluft National Park at 24.4 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is March, with an average high of 32 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
| Average low, °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
| Rainfall, mm | 3 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
