SeasonMapNamibia in August
August is Namibia's 4th-best month (rank 4 of 12): its 5 destinations average 86/100, led by Windhoek at 93 — 20°C and 0 rainy days — while Etosha National Park is warmer at 29°C and scores 82.
#4 of 12 months for Namibia · 5 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Namibia in August
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windhoek | City | 20°C | 1 mm · 0 days | 93 tier S | Yes |
| 2 | Sossusvlei | National park | 26°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 90 tier S | Yes |
| 3 | Swakopmund | Beach | 24°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 84 tier A | — |
| 4 | Etosha National Park | National park | 29°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 82 tier A | — |
| 5 | Lüderitz | Beach | 21°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 82 tier A | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means August is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Namibia in August
- Milky Way over the dunes · Sossusvlei · 1 Apr – 30 Sep (usually)
- Whales off Walvis Bay · Swakopmund · 1 Jun – 30 Nov (usually)
- Heroes' Day · Windhoek · 26 Aug