SeasonMapJamestown vs Sossusvlei: which is better, month by month
Jamestown beats Sossusvlei in 9 of 12 months — its lead peaks in February (92 vs 57) — and they are within 3 points in June to August.
Each place is scored under the lens that suits its type — they are different kinds of destination, so the scores are each place at its own best. Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 estimate from ERA5 climate normals, not a forecast.
Jamestown vs Sossusvlei — all 12 months
| Month | Jamestown | Sossusvlei | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 92Swarm, dry, clean air | 61Chot, dry, clean air | Jamestown | 31 |
| February | 92Swarm, dry, clean air | 57Dhot, dry, clean air | Jamestown | 35 |
| March | 91Swarm, dry, clean air | 64Chot, dry, clean air | Jamestown | 27 |
| April | 92Swarm, dry, clean air | 75Bhot, dry, clean air | Jamestown | 17 |
| May | 91Snice, dry, clean air | 85Awarm, dry, clean air | Jamestown | 6 |
| June | 90Snice, dry, clean air | 90Snice, dry, clean air | Tie | 0 |
| July | 88Anice, dry | 91Snice, dry, clean air | Tie | 3 |
| August | 87Anice, dry | 89Anice, dry, clean air | Tie | 2 |
| September | 87Anice, dry, muggy air | 83Awarm, dry, clean air | Jamestown | 4 |
| October | 88Anice, dry, muggy air | 68Chot, dry, clean air | Jamestown | 20 |
| November | 90Snice, dry, clean air | 63Chot, dry, clean air | Jamestown | 27 |
| December | 91Snice, dry, clean air | 59Dhot, dry, clean air | Jamestown | 32 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is February (92 vs 57). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.