The White Lady
Brandberg, Namibia
The White Lady is an archaeological site and a cave containing prehistoric art in the Kunene Region of Namibia. It is one of the 10 most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the cooler, drier months from May to October, when daily highs range from 25 °C to 28 °C and there is little to no rain. From January to March, temperatures reach highs of 31 °C and rainfall is higher, with up to 37 mm of rain in March.
To reach the site, you can fly into Walvis Bay International Airport, which is 208 km away. The site is also located 298 km from the capital, Windhoek. There are no specific details provided regarding opening hours, prices, or wheelchair access.
Weather by month
The warmest month is December, with an average high of 31 °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 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Average low, °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
| Rainfall, mm | 18 | 32 | 37 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
