Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
78°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Sossusvlei
Namibia · Africa
Warm days with cooler nights and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Some afternoons can feel hot.
Daytime high
78°F
Lows around 51°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is infrequent in August.
~0%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.8 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
Very dryAugust Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 68° and nights feel near 45°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Clear skies this month.
89%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
9 mphAugust Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 76°F, easing to about 67°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning61°F
Rain1%
Cloud12%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday77°F
Rain0%
Cloud9%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon76°F
Rain0%
Cloud9%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening66°F
Rain0%
Cloud9%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| 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 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
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
Data & methodology