Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia
Anker
Anker is a locality in Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia, 1,215 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now34°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time11:48
18.91° S, 18.99° EElevation 1,215 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low33° / 18°
Rain this month20mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Anker at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:08 · 18:4912 h 41 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 18:16Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in October
Coolest month8°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
135 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Weather in Anker
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
34°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 19 km/h · humidity 20%
Today25 Oct37°24°
Mon26 Oct36°21°6 mm
Tue27 Oct34°20°
Wed28 Oct35°21°
Thu29 Oct37°19°
Fri30 Oct37°22°
Sat31 Oct36°25°
Sun1 Nov37°24°
Mon2 Nov37°23°
Tue3 Nov38°23°
When to go to Anker
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 39 | 45 | 52 | 70 | 90 | 100 | 100 | 89 | 72 | 62 | 46 | 36 |
| High | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 27° | 24° | 24° | 28° | 32° | 33° | 32° | 31° |
| Low | 19° | 18° | 18° | 16° | 12° | 9° | 8° | 11° | 15° | 18° | 18° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 135 | 118 | 84 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 53 | 70 |
| Wet days | 17 | 17 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 16 |
What's on in Anker
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 Anker
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Anker?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Anker.
What is the hottest month in Anker?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Anker?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Anker?
January is the wettest month with about 135 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.