When to go · Sossusvlei
Sossusvlei in October
Great month. Inside Sossusvlei's best window: Apr–Oct (dry, clear, cooler nights).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 33°C91°F / 12°C54°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 1
- Crowds
- Medium
- Namibia overall
- Prices
- High
- Namibia overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Sossusvlei
Inside Sossusvlei's best window: Apr–Oct (dry, clear, cooler nights).
Weather in October
- SossusvleiHighs around 33 °C, lows around 12 °C, rain on about 1 dayHighs around 91 °F, lows around 54 °F, rain on about 1 day
- Namib Desert, Namibia · Sossusvlei, Sesriem, NamibRandfine
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
- Medium
- Prices · Namibia overall
- High
Namibia overall: Hot and dusty; best waterhole viewing before the rains.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A warm layer for the evenings