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Namibia in April

The rains ending, the air clearing and the country still green. One of the most underrated months of the year.

At a glance

What is the weather like in April?

April is the turn of the season. The storms become rare after the first weeks, the skies clear, and the days settle into warm sunshine with pleasantly cool nights. The landscapes are still green and gold from the summer rain, and the air is clean after months of storms.

The animals begin to return to the permanent waterholes as the pools in the bush dry up, so game viewing in Etosha improves through the month. It is a very good time for photography and for a full loop of the country, and Victoria Falls is close to its highest flow if you would like to add it.

SeasonEnd of the rains
Windhoek26°C (79°F) by day, 13°C (55°F) at night
Rain in WindhoekAbout 38 mm, falling on around 6 days
On the coastSwakopmund: 21°C (70°F) by day, 14°C (57°F) at night, almost no rain
DaylightAbout 11 hours 35 minutes, sunrise around 07:05 and sunset around 18:40 (Windhoek)
Best forA full loop, photography, Victoria Falls
Region by region

Where to go in April

Namibia is a big country, and the weather in the north, the desert and on the coast can be very different in the same week.

Why go in April

  • Clear air, green landscapes and comfortable temperatures
  • Game viewing in Etosha improving as the bush dries out
  • Quieter lodges than in the dry season
  • Victoria Falls near its peak flow

What to plan for

  • A late storm is still possible, especially early in the month
  • Some gravel roads may still be rough from the summer rain
  • Busy lodges when Easter falls in April
  • Some malaria risk in the north of the country early in the month; ask a travel clinic about prevention
Suggested safaris

Safaris that suit April

Full loops of the country while it is still green, and a longer journey that ends at Victoria Falls in full flood. Every route is a starting point that we reshape around your dates.

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Month by month

The rest of the year

Average day and night temperatures and rainfall in Windhoek.

Plan your safari

Planning a safari in April?

Tell us your dates and who is coming. We will suggest the route and the lodges that suit the season, and a safari specialist in Namibia replies personally.

Every Secret Namibia safari begins with a private Safari Concierge consultation. We set aside 30 minutes; most travellers have everything they need in 5 to 10.

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