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Otjozondjupa Region
Otjozondjupa Region
Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia

De Start

De Start is a locality in Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia, 1,208 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now28°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time23:03
18.97° S, 19.11° EElevation 1,208 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in De Startweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec62October
October: high / low33° / 18°
Rain this month21mm
Best timeMay–Jul

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

De Start at a glance

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

136 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Weather in De Start

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

14-day forecast
28°C

Partly cloudy · wind 13 km/h · humidity 23%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct37°28°
Sun25 Oct36°22°
Mon26 Oct34°21°
Tue27 Oct37°22°
Wed28 Oct36°20°
Thu29 Oct36°20°
Fri30 Oct37°23°
Sat31 Oct37°24°
Sun1 Nov37°25°
Mon2 Nov37°24°

When to go to De Start

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score39455170911001008972624736
High30°29°29°29°27°24°24°28°32°33°32°31°
Low19°18°18°16°12°9°8°11°15°18°18°19°
Rain (mm)136119842910003215270
Wet days17171360000021016

What's on in De Start

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 De Start

Eclipses and meteor showers

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit De Start?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in De Start.
What is the hottest month in De Start?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in De Start?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in De Start?
January is the wettest month with about 136 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.