Is January a good time to visit Namibia?

January is quiet season — fewer people, with real trade-offs for Namibia. Hot 34°C, dramatic thunderstorms. Green season: dunes at their most photogenic under storm light, few travellers.

What is the best time to visit Namibia?

AskAnt rates May, June, July, August, September, October as the best months for Namibia.

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Namibia · Month by month · Quiet season

Namibia in January

January is quiet season — fewer people, with real trade-offs for Namibia.

The weather

Hot 34°C, dramatic thunderstorms.

Ant's take

Green season: dunes at their most photogenic under storm light, few travellers.

Before this: December (quiet season). After: February (quiet season). Full picture in our Namibia travel guide.

Namibia through the year

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Namibia in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Namibia?: January is quiet season — fewer people, with real trade-offs for Namibia. Hot 34°C, dramatic thunderstorms. Green season: dunes at their most photogenic under storm light, few travellers.
What is the best time to visit Namibia?: AskAnt rates May, June, July, August, September, October as the best months for Namibia.

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