When to go · Sossusvlei
Sossusvlei in February
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (extreme heat, 40°C+ days).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (extreme heat, 104°F+ days).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 35°C95°F / 18°C64°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Low
- Namibia overall
- Prices
- Low
- Namibia overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Sossusvlei
Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (extreme heat, 40°C+ days).Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (extreme heat, 104°F+ days).
Weather in February
- SossusvleiHighs around 35 °C, lows around 18 °C, rain on about 4 daysHighs around 95 °F, lows around 64 °F, rain on about 4 days
- Namib Desert, Namibia · Sossusvlei, Sesriem, NamibRandhot
Summer days above 40 °C in the dunes; winter days warm, nights cold. Rain is rare.Summer days above 104 °F in the dunes; winter days warm, nights cold. Rain is rare.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Namibia overall
- Low
- Prices · Namibia overall
- Low
Namibia overall: Rainiest month in the north and centre; rivers can flood gravel roads.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen