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Khomas Region
Khomas Region
Khomas Region, Namibia

Bethlehem

Bethlehem is a locality in Khomas Region, Namibia, 1,783 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now24°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time19:41
22.77° S, 17.30° EElevation 1,783 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Bethlehemweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low28° / 13°
Rain this month12mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Bethlehem at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in December

Coolest month5°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthFebruary

103 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Bethlehem

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

14-day forecast
24°C

Clear · wind 8 km/h · humidity 20%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct30°14°
Fri23 Oct32°17°
Sat24 Oct32°19°
Sun25 Oct31°20°7.1 mm
Mon26 Oct31°19°
Tue27 Oct31°18°
Wed28 Oct32°19°
Thu29 Oct33°20°
Fri30 Oct30°21°3.9 mm
Sat31 Oct30°20°4.9 mm

When to go to Bethlehem

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score53586289981009910093807157
High28°27°26°25°22°20°19°23°26°28°29°30°
Low17°16°15°13°10°6°5°7°11°13°15°16°
Rain (mm)87103663441002122433
Wet days1517145101013510

What's on in Bethlehem

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 Bethlehem

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Bethlehem

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.0Kalkrand 40 km ↖1992 · 110 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bethlehem?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bethlehem.
What is the hottest month in Bethlehem?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Bethlehem?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bethlehem?
February is the wettest month with about 103 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.