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Infos zur Optimalen Reisezeit für Namibia
Basically you have to note that the seasons in Namibia are reversed, so to speak, compared to Europe - winter in Europe is summer in Namibia. Summer in Europe, on the other hand, is winter in Namibia. However, in subtropical continental Namibia this immediately seems less important. After all, Namibia has an average of around 320 days of sunshine a year, rainy days are the exception.
But there are a few things to consider. After all, the country is characterized by two different types of landscape: desert areas in the west and east (Namib and Kalahari) and a fertile area with a mountainous region in between.
The desert regions
The Namib Desert is extremely dry and it rains relatively rarely. This makes it dry and warm all year round. In summer, temperatures of over 30 ° C are easily reached, in winter between May and September it is not uncommon to get to 25 ° C during the day. Winter is especially noticeable at night, when it can be freezing cold. The extreme temperature jumps during this phase take getting used to - from night temperatures just above 0 ° C it can rise to 20 ° C in a very short time until noon.
The Kalahari has some similarities with the Namib, although the Kalahari tends to have a little more rainfall.
Caprivi stripes
One of the areas with higher rainfall is the Caprivi Stripe. Here there are the few rivers in Namibia that carry water all year round. That is one reason why there are extensive forests here. This in turn ensures that the area has a fairly high level of humidity. Depending on the state of health, the climate can be a bit stressful.
Atlantic coastal region
The coastal region on the Atlantic is very different. The Atlantic is not very warm. The sea cools the warm winds relatively quickly, which often leads to fog formation. It doesn't rain very often here, but it's often a bit foggy. Climatically, this special feature causes cooler summers and cooler to cold winters.
Central inland
The central inland of Namibia has a climate that is primarily defined by altitude. Most of the time you are in higher areas over 1,000 meters to around 1,600 meters. The summers are not extremely hot there - it can be cool at night even in summer. In winter you have to live with cool temperatures here. Overall, the central inland is not very rainy, in some places even the rather dry climate can be a bit stressful. Many first- time visitors complain e.g. very dry skin and occasional nosebleeds on the first few days of vacation. Basically you can describe the central inland as sunny. The wind often makes the sun seem very tame - you shouldn't forget your sunscreen here, even if it doesn't seem that hot.
Basics, Namibia in the course of the year
Regarding the precipitation tendency one can roughly state: the south is drier than the north. The frequency of rain increases relatively strongly from south to north.
The winter in Namibia lasts, roughly speaking, from May to September. It is the driest phase of the year - but also the coolest phase.
From October spring forms a short transition into summer, which lasts from December to April. The period from December to March is usually the wettest. But that's to be seen in relative terms - it doesn't rain extremely much. In addition, the rain usually only falls in the evening, the rain showers are rarely long-lasting. The higher temperatures paired with the precipitation cause good plant growth in many regions, which is why December to March is also described as the phase of flowering.
Best time for Namibia
The main season in Namibia is June to September and mid-December to mid-January. Accordingly, February, March as well as October and November are considered the low season, which can be quite attractive. You can travel to the country quite well during this phase and get really good offers. Seen in this way, the off-season could well be described as the ideal travel time for Namibia.
