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Long-term average measurements covering temperature, precipitation, and daylight duration

Namib-Naukluft National Park Climate: Twelve-Month Atmospheric Normals and Monthly Patterns

Analyze the representative climate profile for Namib-Naukluft National Park using 1991 to 2020 monthly data. These records provide a consistent look at temperature trends, daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, and average wind speeds at a fixed coordinate. Understanding these multi-year atmospheric patterns supports accurate comparison of the annual environmental cycle observed at the park sampling point.

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Annual climate pattern

Tracing monthly thermal ranges and average daily precipitation rates across the annual calendar

Namib-Naukluft National Park Annual Temperature and Precipitation Cycles

Long term climatology for Namib-Naukluft National Park shows average maximum temperatures peaking above 40 degrees Celsius in January before average minimums decline to around 4 degrees Celsius in August. Average daily precipitation remains sparse year round, peaking at under one millimeter in February and dropping to near zero during the driest months.
Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation
Temperature (°C)PrecipitationUp to 1 mm/day0°10°20°30°40°50°26°27°26°24°20°17°17°18°21°24°25°26°00.510.40.70.50.30.100000.10.10.1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Annual mean
22.5 °C
Warmest month
February
Coolest month
July
Wettest month
February
Twelve-month climate

Compare twelve-month data profiles spanning average temperature ranges, precipitation rates, and calculated daylight.

Namib-Naukluft National Park Monthly Climate Normals and Weather by Month

Comparing long-term monthly climate averages across the calendar year reveals the distinct seasonal patterns of Namib-Naukluft National Park through structured data. Evaluating average minimum and maximum temperatures alongside calculated average daylight hours, wind speed, and daily precipitation rate provides a clear climatological portrait of the protected desert landscape.
Mean temperaturePrecipitationHumidityWind speedDaylight
January26.4 °C13.8° to 40.3°0.4 mm/day36.6%3.9 m/s13.3 hours
February26.7 °C14.5° to 40.1°0.7 mm/day38.4%3.8 m/s12.8 hours
March26.3 °C13.4° to 38.8°0.5 mm/day33.2%3.8 m/s12.2 hours
April23.6 °C10.2° to 35.9°0.3 mm/day31.9%4.1 m/s11.4 hours
May20.4 °C8° to 33.3°0.1 mm/day29.4%4.1 m/s10.8 hours
June17 °C5° to 30.4°0 mm/day29.3%4.5 m/s10.5 hours
July16.7 °C4.1° to 30°0 mm/day28.6%4.8 m/s10.7 hours
August17.6 °C3.7° to 32.7°0 mm/day26.7%4.5 m/s11.2 hours
September21.3 °C6.4° to 36.9°0 mm/day23.7%4.4 m/s11.9 hours
October23.8 °C8.3° to 39.1°0.1 mm/day24.5%4.3 m/s12.6 hours
November24.7 °C10.4° to 39.9°0.1 mm/day26.5%4.3 m/s13.2 hours
December25.7 °C12.4° to 39.8°0.1 mm/day31.1%4.1 m/s13.5 hours
Calculated climate highlights

Comparing long-term monthly averages to identify the warmest, coolest, and wettest periods of the year

Calculated Monthly Climate Highlights for Namib-Naukluft National Park

Climatological summaries for Namib-Naukluft National Park reveal the calculated monthly highlights for temperature, precipitation, wind, and daylight from a representative coordinate. Comparing calculated monthly averages clarifies the annual cycle by highlighting the warmest, coolest, and wettest periods instead of representing extreme daily weather records.
Warmest month
February26.7 °C
Coolest month
July16.7 °C
Wettest month
February0.7 mm/day
Driest month
July0 mm/day
Most humid month
February38.4%
Windiest month
July4.8 m/s
Longest daylight
December13.5 hours

Interactive climate map

Compare National Park Climate Data Through an Interactive Global Map

Visit the MoriAtlas climate map to compare long-term monthly temperature and precipitation metrics across national parks. This visual interface helps you understand seasonal variations at specific protected area coordinates to deepen your knowledge of global park geography and environmental characteristics.

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Compare the Climate of Namib-Naukluft National Park with Other Protected Areas

Standardized meteorological profiles allow for direct comparison between Namib-Naukluft National Park and other protected areas across different geographic settings. Comparing long-term temperature patterns, precipitation rhythms, humidity levels, and average daylight hours helps define the atmospheric boundaries of each unique conservation zone.
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Continue Exploring Namib-Naukluft National Park's Geographic and Landscape Context

Deepen your understanding of Namib-Naukluft National Park's extraordinary protected landscape and its place in the regional geography of Namibia. By examining its mapped features and unique terrain, you can grasp the full scope of this ancient desert environment and its conservation significance. Explore the detailed geographic context that defines this immense national park and its distinctive natural features.

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