Sossusvlei
Sossusvlei, Namibia
Sossusvlei is a valley located in the Hardap Region of Namibia and is part of the Dunes of the Namib. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Namibia, ranking 5th among the country's sights on this site.
Planning a visit
Daily high temperatures range from 25 °C in July to 32 °C in March, with lows dropping from 18 °C in February and March to 10 °C in July and August. Rain is minimal throughout the year, with monthly totals between 0 mm and 10 mm and mostly 0 to 3 rainy days per month.
The nearest airport is Walvis Bay International Airport in Walvis Bay, located 206 km away, and the site is 303 km from the capital, Windhoek. Nearby places to visit include Deadvlei at 2.7 km and Namib-Naukluft National Park at 21.9 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 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
