July · Namibia
Best time to visit Etosha National Park in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Etosha National Park in July
Average temperature 19°C, 0 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 25% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
9.1/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- Humidity
- 25%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
July in Etosha National Park scores 9.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 19°C, 0 mm of rain, and roughly 22 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.
July ranks 2nd of 12 for Etosha National Park — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 19°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 0 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Etosha National Park at 9.1/10 (2nd of 12), just behind May at 9.3/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Etosha National Park in July?
- In July, Etosha National Park averages 19°C, 0 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Etosha National Park?
- July earns a 9.1/10 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 July?
- Expect about 0 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 25% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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