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Namibia vs United Kingdom: Best Time to Visit

Trying to choose between Namibia and United Kingdom? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.

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Namibia

Africa

Dunes and desert wildlife.

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Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
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Peak: April, May, June, July, August, September, October

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Bring layers β€” and an umbrella.

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Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: May, June, July, August

best
good
shoulder
off-season

Month-by-month: which is better?

MonthNamibiaUnited KingdomWinner
Januaryshoulderoff-seasonNamibia πŸ‡³πŸ‡¦
Februaryshoulderoff-seasonNamibia πŸ‡³πŸ‡¦
MarchgoodshoulderNamibia πŸ‡³πŸ‡¦
AprilbestgoodNamibia πŸ‡³πŸ‡¦
Maybestbesttie
Junebestbesttie
Julybestbesttie
Augustbestbesttie
SeptemberbestgoodNamibia πŸ‡³πŸ‡¦
OctoberbestshoulderNamibia πŸ‡³πŸ‡¦
Novembergoodoff-seasonNamibia πŸ‡³πŸ‡¦
Decembershoulderoff-seasonNamibia πŸ‡³πŸ‡¦

Pick Namibia πŸ‡³πŸ‡¦ if you're going in…

January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December

Sossusvlei sunrise photos require pre-dawn departure β€” stay inside the park gate.

Pick United Kingdom πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ if you're going in…

Honestly, Namibia edges ahead in every month β€” but United Kingdom is still rewarding if it's already on your list.

May has long days and the fewest Scottish midges.

Months where both are equally good: May, June, July, August.