February · Namibia
Best time to visit Etosha National Park in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Etosha National Park in February
Average temperature 27°C, 82 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 55% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
6.9/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 27°C
- Rainfall
- 82 mm
- Humidity
- 55%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Etosha National Park scores 6.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 27°C, 82 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Etosha National Park in northern Namibia circles a salt pan, with self-drive game viewing and floodlit waterholes.
February in Etosha National Park — workable with trade-offs
Days in February average 27°C (80°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
Budget for roughly 82 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.6 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.9/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Etosha National Park — 2.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Etosha National Park in February?
- In February, Etosha National Park averages 27°C, 82 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.9/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Etosha National Park?
- February earns a 6.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Etosha National Park in February?
- Expect about 82 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 55% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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