November · Namibia
Best time to visit Skeleton Coast in November Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Skeleton Coast in November
Average temperature 18°C, 2 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
November score
9.2/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 2 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
November in Skeleton Coast scores 9.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 18°C, 2 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Namibia's Skeleton Coast is a fog-draped shoreline of shipwrecks, dunes, and desert-adapted wildlife. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
November ranks 3rd of 12 for Skeleton Coast — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 2 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Skeleton Coast at 9.2/10 (3rd of 12), just behind January 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 Skeleton Coast in November?
- In November, Skeleton Coast averages 18°C, 2 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.2/10.
- Is November a good time to visit Skeleton Coast?
- November earns a 9.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Skeleton Coast in November?
- Expect about 2 mm of rain in November. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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