Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park is a national park located in Namibia across the Omusati Region, Oshana Region, and Oshikoto Region. Established in 1907, it spans an area of 22,270 km2. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Namibia, ranking 4th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The park experiences lower rainfall between May and September, with June and July seeing 0 mm of rain and daily highs of 25 °C and lows of 11 °C. Warmer months like January through March see higher temperatures with daily highs around 30 °C to 31 °C and rainfall reaching up to 99 mm in February.
The nearest airport is Halali Airport, located 34 km away. The capital, Windhoek, is 429 km away, and the main hub Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek is 430 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is October, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is February, with about 99 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 32 |
| Average low, °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Rainfall, mm | 92 | 99 | 74 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 32 | 53 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
