When to go · Sossusvlei

Sossusvlei in November

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Apr–Oct (dry, clear, cooler nights)). Across Namibia: Very hot inland; first storms in the north.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C) / 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C); average high / low
Rain days: 2
Crowds: Low; Namibia overall
Prices: Medium; Namibia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedNamibia month rating

Outside the best window (Apr–Oct (dry, clear, cooler nights)). Across Namibia: Very hot inland; first storms in the north.

November is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

SossusvleiHighs around 35 °C (95 °F), lows around 15 °C (59 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 95 °F (35 °C), lows around 59 °F (15 °C), rain on about 2 days
Namib Desert, Namibia · Sossusvlei, Sesriem, NamibRandhot
Summer days above 40 °C (104 °F) in the dunes; winter days warm, nights cold. Rain is rare.Summer days above 104 °F (40 °C) in the dunes; winter days warm, nights cold. Rain is rare.

Namibia overall: Very hot inland; first storms in the north.

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

First month

Second month

November: Outside the best window (Apr–Oct (dry, clear, cooler nights)). Across Namibia: Very hot inland; first storms in the north.

April: Inside Sossusvlei's best window: Apr–Oct (dry, clear, cooler nights).

Sossusvlei: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.