Coast & islands · Namibia
Skeleton Coast
Atlantic coast of northern Namibia and southern Angola
About Skeleton Coast
The Skeleton Coast is the northern part of the Atlantic coast of Namibia. Immediately south of Angola, it stretches from the Kunene River to the Swakop River, although the name is sometimes used to describe the entire Namib Desert coast. The indigenous San people (formerly known as Bushmen), of the Namibian interior called the region "The Land God Made in Anger", while Portuguese sailors once referred to it as "The Gates of Hell". On the coast, the upwelling of the cold Benguela current gives rise to dense ocean fogs (called cassimbo by the Angolans) for much of the year.
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Best time to visit
Best time to go: All year round
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about Skeleton Coast
Where is Skeleton Coast?
Skeleton Coast is in Namibia.
When is the best time to visit Skeleton Coast?
The weather around Skeleton Coast is comfortable all year round.
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