Namibia, Namibia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Namibia, Namibia? If you're planning to go to Namibia, this is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Namibia, Namibia

Based on the climate and weather in Namibia, the best time to go is September. See below for details.

Important essentials for Namibia, Namibia

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Namibia, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may wear out. An unreadable vaccine card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly product.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection available.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Namibia, Namibia by month

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January

January for Namibia is extremely warm. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains 5-10 days this month.

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February

February is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

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March

If you go to Namibia in March, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 70s F (low 20s C).

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April

If you go to Namibia in April, you will notice that it is warm. Expect it to rain occasionally. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 60s F (low 20s C).

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May

May for Namibia dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (high 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.

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June

If you go to Namibia in June, you will notice that it very dry with almost no rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C). There is frost sometimes.

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July

If you go to Namibia in July, you will notice that it very dry with almost no rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C). There is frost a bit less than half of the time.

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August

If you go to Namibia in August, you will notice that it very dry with almost no rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C). There is frost once in a while.

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September

September in this region very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.

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October

October in this region dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.

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November

Traveling to Namibia in November, you will notice that it dry with little rain. Expect it to rain once in a while. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

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December

December in Namibia is extremely warm. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains sometimes.

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Activities for Namibia, Namibia

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Namibia.

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