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Khomas Region
Khomas Region
Khomas Region, Namibia

Achab

Achab is a locality in Khomas Region, Namibia, 1,537 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now28°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time19:41
23.97° S, 16.28° EElevation 1,537 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Achabweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec83October
October: high / low28° / 14°
Rain this month4mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Achab at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in December

Coolest month6°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

48 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

0 mm of rain

Weather in Achab

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
28°C

Clear · wind 0 km/h · humidity 19%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct33°16°
Fri23 Oct35°20°
Sat24 Oct36°22°
Sun25 Oct34°23°
Mon26 Oct33°21°
Tue27 Oct34°20°
Wed28 Oct34°20°
Thu29 Oct34°21°
Fri30 Oct35°20°
Sat31 Oct33°21°

When to go to Achab

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555965909910010010095837764
High30°29°28°26°23°20°20°22°26°28°29°31°
Low18°18°17°14°11°7°6°8°11°14°15°16°
Rain (mm)486545183110241013
Wet days10109300000225

What's on in Achab

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Namibia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Achab

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Achab

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.0Kalkrand 40 km ↖1992 · 117 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Achab?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Achab.
What is the hottest month in Achab?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Achab?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Achab?
January is the wettest month with about 48 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.