Karas Region, Namibia
Donkerhoek
Donkerhoek is a locality in Karas Region, Namibia, close to the sea. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now18°C
Best timeMay · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time02:23
26.66° S, 15.19° EElevation 107 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low22° / 13°
Rain this month1mm
Sea this month13°
Best timeMay · Oct–Nov
Best: May · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Donkerhoek at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:17 · 19:1112 h 54 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous88% · Moonrise 16:39Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay · Oct–Nov
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month25°C
Average high in February
Coolest month11°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthJanuary
1 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
1 mm of rain
Warmest sea16°C
February
Weather in Donkerhoek
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
18°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 23 km/h · humidity 54%
Today23 Oct30°19°
Sat24 Oct34°20°
Sun25 Oct27°19°
Mon26 Oct27°15°
Tue27 Oct23°18°
Wed28 Oct30°17°
Thu29 Oct29°17°
Fri30 Oct23°15°
Sat31 Oct21°15°
When to go to Donkerhoek
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 | 95 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 100 | 99 |
| High | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 24° |
| Low | 17° | 17° | 17° | 15° | 13° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 12° | 13° | 14° | 16° |
| Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Wet days | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sea | 16° | 16° | 15° | 15° | 14° | 14° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 15° |
What's on in Donkerhoek
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 Donkerhoek
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Donkerhoek?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Donkerhoek.
What is the hottest month in Donkerhoek?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Donkerhoek?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Donkerhoek?
January is the wettest month with about 1 mm of precipitation on 2 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Donkerhoek?
The sea is warmest in February at about 16°C and coolest in August at about 13°C.