Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
79°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Sossusvlei
Namibia · Africa
Sossusvlei is most comfortable in the drier months around June to August. Typical daytime highs run about 78-89°F year-round. The climate is hot and mostly dry. Rain stays limited most of the year.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
50°F to 89°F
Rain
1 day/mo
Sunshine
11.6 h/day
Humidity feel
Mostly dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the driest months, with very little rain.
~0%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.8 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Some hot afternoons, with mostly dry air.
Very dryAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 68° and nights feel near 45°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Predominantly clear skies.
89%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
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
Best windowLate afternoon76°F
Rain0%
Cloud9%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening67°F
Rain0%
Cloud9%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
9 mphAug Light breeze
Typical wind speed (mph)
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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.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology