Temperature
Hot by day, brisk at night.
Sossusvlei is usually most comfortable in June and July. Typical daytime highs range from 78–89°F across the year. Rain is infrequent.
Hot by day, brisk at night.
Rain is infrequent in November.
Plenty of sun this month.
Warm days with mostly dry air.
In November, afternoons feel about 75° and nights feel near 57°.
Clear skies this month.
Calm winds are typical in November.
November late afternoons are around 83°F, easing to about 75°F in early evening.
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86 | 64 | 0.2 | 1 | 13.0 | 52 |
| Feb | 87 | 65 | 0.4 | 2 | 12.4 | 51 |
| Mar | 89 | 66 | 0.4 | 2 | 11.9 | 44 |
| Apr | 87 | 62 | 0.2 | 1 | 11.2 | 40 |
| May | 83 | 57 | 0.1 | 0 | 10.2 | 36 |
| Jun | 78 | 52 | 0.0 | 0 | 9.9 | 35 |
| Jul | 78 | 51 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.0 | 34 |
| Aug | 78 | 51 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.8 | 36 |
| Sep | 83 | 55 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.7 | 35 |
| Oct | 85 | 59 | 0.1 | 0 | 12.2 | 37 |
| Nov | 86 | 60 | 0.1 | 1 | 12.8 | 41 |
| Dec | 86 | 62 | 0.1 | 0 | 13.3 | 47 |
Similar climates
Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Sossusvlei with Merzouga.
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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