Namib-Naukluft National Park
Namib-Naukluft National Park is a protected national park in Namibia that was established in 1979. Spanning an area of almost 50,000 square kilometers, it is a Tentative World Heritage Site. The park is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 6th among all Namibian sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The climate in the park is characterized by hot days and cooler nights. Temperatures are highest during the summer months, with daily highs reaching 32 °C in March. For more moderate weather, the period from May to September offers cooler conditions, with daily highs between 25 °C and 28 °C and lows dropping to 10 °C in July. Rainfall is very low year-round, though January and February see the most rainy days. To reach the park, travelers can fly into Walvis Bay International Airport, which is 188 km away. The park is situated 283 km from the capital city of Windhoek. Once in the area, it is practical to combine a visit to the park with nearby locations such as Sossusvlei, located 21.9 km away, or Deadvlei, which is 24.4 km away.
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 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
| Rainfall, mm | 5 | 10 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 2 | 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.
