When to go
The best time to visit Namibia as a whole is the austral winter, from
May to August: it's a dry and sunny period, and it's the only one that allows to avoid the intense heat; on the plateau, however, nights are cold.
It is true that it is cool along the
coast, and there are fogs in the morning (on the coast, the best time would be
from November to February).
What to pack
In
winter (June to August): on the coast, bring spring/autumn clothes, and a sweatshirt or sweater and a jacket. In Windhoek and the plateau, bring spring/autumn clothes, being ready to add or remove the outer layer; a sweater, a hat and a warm jacket for the evening.
In
summer (December to February): along the coast, bring spring/autumn clothes, a T-shirt, a shirt, a sweatshirt, and a light jacket. In Windhoek and the plateau, light clothes for the day, a sun hat, a sweatshirt for the evening, and a light raincoat or umbrella.
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Namibia