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Namibia vs United States: Best Time to Visit

Trying to choose between Namibia and United States? 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.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: April, May, June, July, August, September, October

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United States

North America

Pick a region — the country spans 6 climate zones.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: April, May, September, October

best
good
shoulder
off-season

Month-by-month: which is better?

MonthNamibiaUnited StatesWinner
JanuaryshouldergoodUnited States 🇺🇸
FebruaryshouldergoodUnited States 🇺🇸
Marchgoodgoodtie
Aprilbestbesttie
Maybestbesttie
JunebestgoodNamibia 🇳🇦
JulybestgoodNamibia 🇳🇦
AugustbestgoodNamibia 🇳🇦
Septemberbestbesttie
Octoberbestbesttie
Novembergoodgoodtie
Decembershouldershouldertie

Pick Namibia 🇳🇦 if you're going in…

June, July, August

Sossusvlei sunrise photos require pre-dawn departure — stay inside the park gate.

Pick United States 🇺🇸 if you're going in…

January, February

US national park lodge reservations open 13 months ahead — set a reminder.

Months where both are equally good: March, April, May, September, October, November, December.