In the warmer months, to truly appreciate being in a desert! Namibia's summer months might be during your winter – so check on this! Namibia's summer months are between October and March, and the days are warmer.
The sweet spot to visit the Skeleton Coast, however, is between July and August. The chance of rain is low, and the temperatures are pleasant, averaging 21°C (70°F). We were not the pioneers of this secret season, so it has caught on, and this has become the most popular time to travel to Namibia – so plan (a year in advance is not too soon, trust us)!
December through March can get a bit wet with all the rain, but if you can withstand the elements (calling all travellers from the UK!), this is the ideal time to go – the real secret season. The rain puts off most travellers, so they avoid these months. Little does everyone know; the best things are yet to come. The rains transform the dry desert into green blankets and attract all of the wildlife to its gourmet buffet.
The Skeleton Coast, known for its many shipwrecks along the coast, is notoriously foggy. The summer months (although rainy) are surprisingly warmer, and the rain clears the mist like a drop curtain – so this is an ideal time to visit the Skeleton Coast.