When to go · Tsumkwe

Tsumkwe in July

Good month. Outside the best window (Aug–Oct (best wildlife viewing) and Jan–Apr (wet season scenery)). Across Namibia: European summer peak; Sossusvlei and Etosha book out months ahead.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) / 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C); average high / low
Rain days: 1
Crowds: High; Namibia overall
Prices: High; Namibia overall

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Verdict

GoodNamibia month rating

Outside the best window (Aug–Oct (best wildlife viewing) and Jan–Apr (wet season scenery)). Across Namibia: European summer peak; Sossusvlei and Etosha book out months ahead.

Is another month better than July?

July is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in July

Long-term averages

TsumkweHighs around 22 °C (72 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 72 °F (22 °C), lows around 46 °F (8 °C), rain on about 1 day

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Namibia overall: High
Prices · Namibia overall: High

Namibia overall: European summer peak; Sossusvlei and Etosha book out months ahead.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

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

First month

Second month

Verdict
Jul: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Jul: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 1 (better)
Jan: 12
Crowds
Jul: High
Jan: Medium
Prices
Jul: High
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Jul: 0
Jan: 0

July: Outside the best window (Aug–Oct (best wildlife viewing) and Jan–Apr (wet season scenery)). Across Namibia: European summer peak; Sossusvlei and Etosha book out months ahead.

January: Inside Tsumkwe's best window: Aug–Oct (best wildlife viewing) and Jan–Apr (wet season scenery).

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

What to pack

A warm layer for the evenings

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