Aus in December

Outside the best window (Aug (if wildflowers), all year otherwise). Across Namibia: Hot; regional holidays fill campsites and coast.

December is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• AugustGreatInside Aus's best window: Aug (if wildflowers), all year otherwise.
• AprilGoodOutside the best window (Aug (if wildflowers), all year otherwise). Across Namibia: Rains end; clear air and quiet lodges. Easter busy.
• MayGoodOutside the best window (Aug (if wildflowers), all year otherwise). Across Namibia: Start of the dry season: pleasant days, cool nights, green still around.
• JuneGoodOutside the best window (Aug (if wildflowers), all year otherwise). Across Namibia: Cold desert nights (near 0 °C); Etosha waterholes busy.

• AusHighs around 25 °C (77 °F), lows around 10 °C (50 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 77 °F (25 °C), lows around 50 °F (10 °C), rain on about 2 days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Christmas and Family Day big impact

  25–26 Dec · Namibia

  Coast packed; many businesses closed.

Crowds · Namibia overall

High

Prices · Namibia overall

High

Namibia overall: Hot; regional holidays fill campsites and coast.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Aus, side by side.

• A warm layer for the evenings

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