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Khomas Region
Khomas Region
Khomas Region, Namibia

Big Bend

Big Bend is a locality in Khomas Region, Namibia, 1,590 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now26°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time19:42
22.51° S, 17.02° EElevation 1,590 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Big Bendweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec74October
October: high / low29° / 14°
Rain this month11mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Big Bend at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in December

Coolest month7°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthFebruary

91 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Big Bend

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Clear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 16%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct34°15°
Fri23 Oct35°18°
Sat24 Oct36°20°
Sun25 Oct34°20°1.4 mm
Mon26 Oct34°18°
Tue27 Oct34°20°
Wed28 Oct35°21°
Thu29 Oct35°21°
Fri30 Oct31°21°11.8 mm
Sat31 Oct33°18°1 mm

When to go to Big Bend

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score47535686981009910088746652
High30°28°28°26°23°21°21°24°28°29°30°31°
Low17°17°16°13°10°7°6°8°11°14°15°16°
Rain (mm)7891572941002111927
Wet days1517145101013510

What's on in Big Bend

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 Big Bend

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Big Bend

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.0Kalkrand 40 km ↖1992 · 144 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Big Bend?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Big Bend.
What is the hottest month in Big Bend?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Big Bend?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Big Bend?
February is the wettest month with about 91 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.