​Weather & Climate – Tsau //Khaeb (Sperrgebiet) NP

Anthony Ham
Expert
By Anthony Ham

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the 'Botswana & Namibia' guide.

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of the 'Botswana & Namibia' Lonely Planet guide.

Anthony is the author of the 'Botswana & Namibia' Lonely Planet guide.

Climate Chart Tsau //Khaeb National Park

Climate Chart Tsau //Khaeb National Park – 0-1,488m / 0-4,882ft

* Averages based on 50 years of monthly climate data, taken from 1km² (0.39mi²) interpolated climate surfaces.
© chart & park data: SafariBookings. © climate grid data: WorldClim project. All rights reserved.

Tsau //Khaeb National Park (formerly Sperrgebiet National Park) has a warm and dry climate. It is mostly sunny and there is minimal rainfall.

The altitude in the park varies widely, from sea level (0m/0ft) to 1,488m/4,882ft. Temperatures drop by about 6.5°C for every increase of 1,000m (or 3.5°F per 1,000ft), resulting in wide-ranging contrasts in climate within the park. Most tourism is at lower altitude and those areas get hotter than the averages shown in the climate chart above.


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Dry Season –May to October – Winter

The coolest time of year usually brings very little rainfall.

  • May, June, July & August – Expect abundant sun, dry conditions and average afternoon temperatures of 22°C/72°F. It will get much hotter in lower-altitude areas. It is cold overnight and in the early morning (bring warm clothes), with temperatures averaging 7°C/45°F.
  • September & October – The dry, sunny conditions continue as winter comes to an end. Average temperatures increase to 24°C/75°F, but it will be hotter at lower altitude. Early mornings are warmer, but still chilly, with averages of around 9°C/48°F.

Wet Season –November to April – Summer

These are the warm, summer months. Rainfall increases very slightly from February to April and peaks in March. Early mornings are less bitter than during the winter months and temperatures range up to about 13°C/55°F.

  • November, December & January – It is still very dry and temperatures increase to an average of 27°C/81°F most afternoons. It will get a great deal warmer at lower-altitude areas, where most visitors go.
  • February, March & April – These are the months of highest rainfall, although rain is still minimal and it’s mostly dry and sunny. Occasional afternoon storms can be expected. It usually cools down after rain and average daytime temperatures are around 26°C/79°F.

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