Visiting Sossusvlei in October is possible, but comes with some trade-offs in weather or sightings.
Weather in Sossusvlei in October
Average highs in October are around 33°C, dropping to about 11°C at night. It is mostly dry this month.
What happens in October
Experience quality this month is 2 out of 5, and visitor levels are busy. The best period overall is January to March.
What to pack
- a warm jacket for early mornings and evenings
- light cotton clothing, a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water
- sunglasses and a scarf against blowing sand
Sossusvlei through the year
| Month | Temp (°C) | Rain | Experience | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16–34 | mostly dry | ★★★★★ | quiet |
| February | 16–34 | mostly dry | ★★★★★ | quiet |
| March | 15–34 | mostly dry | ★★★★★ | quiet |
| April | 13–31 | mostly dry | ★★★★★ | moderate |
| May | 10–29 | mostly dry | ★★★★★ | moderate |
| June | 8–26 | mostly dry | ★★★★★ | moderate |
| July | 7–25 | mostly dry | ★★★★★ | busy |
| August | 8–27 | mostly dry | ★★★★★ | busy |
| September | 9–30 | mostly dry | ★★★★★ | busy |
| October | 11–33 | mostly dry | ★★★★★ | busy |
| November | 12–33 | mostly dry | ★★★★★ | moderate |
| December | 14–34 | mostly dry | ★★★★★ | moderate |
Other good choices in October
- Chobe Botswana
- Etosha Namibia
- Hwange Zimbabwe
- Lower Zambezi Zambia
- Mana Pools Zimbabwe
- Nyerere Tanzania
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Frequently asked questions
Is October a good time to visit Sossusvlei?
Visiting Sossusvlei in October is possible, but comes with some trade-offs in weather or sightings.
What is the weather like in Sossusvlei in October?
Highs around 33°C, mostly dry.
Is Sossusvlei busy in October?
Visitor levels in October are busy.
Sources: Namibia Wildlife Resorts - Sossusvlei · Namibia Tourism Board - Namib-Naukluft Park · Weather and Climate - Sesriem · Weather2Travel - Sossusvlei climate
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.