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Erongo Region
Erongo Region
Erongo Region, Namibia

Cape Cross

Cape Cross is a locality in Erongo Region, Namibia, close to the sea. The climate is classified as cold desert (Köppen BWk), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now16°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time20:32
21.76° S, 13.97° EElevation 11 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Cape Crossweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec89October
October: high / low16° / 13°
Rain this month1mm
Sea this month15°
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Cape Cross at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in February

Coolest month12°C

Average low in September

Wettest monthJanuary

3 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Warmest sea19°C

February

Weather in Cape Cross

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Clear · wind 19 km/h · humidity 81%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct18°14°
Fri23 Oct19°14°
Sat24 Oct18°14°
Sun25 Oct18°15°
Mon26 Oct18°15°
Tue27 Oct19°15°
Wed28 Oct19°15°
Thu29 Oct18°15°
Fri30 Oct18°15°
Sat31 Oct19°17°

When to go to Cape Cross

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score747580971001001009188899489
High20°20°20°20°19°19°19°17°16°16°17°18°
Low16°17°17°16°15°14°13°12°12°13°14°15°
Rain (mm)355211011112
Wet days10109100000015
Sea19°19°19°17°16°15°14°14°14°15°16°17°

What's on in Cape Cross

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 Cape Cross

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Cape Cross

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.1Uis 28 km ↑2009 · 132 km

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 4 · 3 km

Fossils in Namibia
Quaternary · 4

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Cape Cross?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cape Cross.
What is the hottest month in Cape Cross?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Cape Cross?
September is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cape Cross?
January is the wettest month with about 3 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Cape Cross?
The sea is warmest in February at about 19°C and coolest in August at about 14°C.