September · Namibia
Best time to visit Etosha National Park in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Etosha National Park in September
Average temperature 26°C, 0 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 18% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
7.3/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- Humidity
- 18%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
September in Etosha National Park scores 7.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 26°C, 0 mm of rain, and roughly 30 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.
September in Etosha National Park — reliably good (6th best month)
September averages 26°C (78°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.
Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 7.3/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
Flexible dates? May scores 2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Etosha National Park in September?
- In September, Etosha National Park averages 26°C, 0 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.3/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Etosha National Park?
- September earns a 7.3/10 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 September?
- Expect about 0 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 18% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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