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Sossusvlei
Visit in December — score 91/100 · avg high 97°F · 2 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87 | 73° | 98° | 56° | 3 | 10 | 13.4h | Moderate | Below avg |
| February | 85 | 74° | 100° | 57° | 3 | 12 | 12.8h | Moderate | Below avg |
| March | 83 | 75° | 102° | 55° | 4 | 16 | 12.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 83 | 74° | 99° | 52° | 2 | 8 | 11.4h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 82 | 70° | 96° | 48° | 1 | 3 | 10.8h | Moderate | Average |
| June | 71 | 64° | 91° | 45° | 0 | 0 | 10.5h | High | Above avg |
| July | 73 | 64° | 91° | 42° | 0 | 1 | 10.6h | High | Average |
| August | 73 | 63° | 93° | 42° | 1 | 2 | 11.1h | High | Average |
| September | 78 | 67° | 101° | 45° | 0 | 1 | 11.9h | High | Above avg |
| October | 85 | 70° | 103° | 47° | 1 | 3 | 12.6h | High | Average |
| November | 90 | 71° | 102° | 51° | 1 | 4 | 13.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| December | 91 | 71° | 97° | 53° | 2 | 6 | 13.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 84/100
- High
- 102°F
- Low
- 48°F
- Rain days
- 1/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Sossusvlei (September, October, November) brings average highs of 102°F and lows of 48°F, with about 1 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 84/100, with November being the strongest month of the season at 90/100.
Summer
- Score
- 88/100
- High
- 98°F
- Low
- 55°F
- Rain days
- 2/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Sossusvlei (December, January, February) brings average highs of 98°F and lows of 55°F, with about 2 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 88/100, with December being the strongest month of the season at 91/100.
Fall
- Score
- 83/100
- High
- 99°F
- Low
- 52°F
- Rain days
- 2/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Sossusvlei (March, April, May) brings average highs of 99°F and lows of 52°F, with about 2 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 83/100, with March being the strongest month of the season at 83/100.
Winter
- Score
- 72/100
- High
- 91°F
- Low
- 43°F
- Rain days
- 0/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Sossusvlei (June, July, August) brings average highs of 91°F and lows of 43°F, with about 0 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 72/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 73/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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