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Weather & Climate – Tsau //Khaeb (Sperrgebiet) NP
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 – 0-1,488m / 0-4,882ft
Tsau //Khaeb National Park (formerly Sperrgebiet) 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 chart above.
Tsau //Khaeb Safaris
Winter –May to October
The coolest time of year brings very little rainfall.
- May, June, July & August – Abundant sun goes hand-in-hand with the dry conditions. Afternoon temperatures average approximately 22°C/72°F. It will get much hotter in lower altitude areas. It is cold in the early morning (bring warm winter 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 and are higher at lower altitude. Early mornings are warmer, but still chilly, with average temperatures of around 9°C/48°F.
Summer –November to April
These are the warm, summer months. Rainfall increases 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 during most afternoons. It will get a great deal warmer at lower altitude areas, where most visitors go.
- February, March & April – These are the only months when good rainfall might occur. It is still mostly dry and sunny. Occasional afternoon storms can be expected. It usually cools down after rain and average daytime temperatures are around 26°C/79F.