Karas Region, Namibia
Fortuin
Fortuin is a locality in Karas Region, Namibia, 922 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now26°C
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Population–
Local time18:56
27.76° S, 19.36° EElevation 922 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 14°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Best: May · Jul–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Fortuin at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:59 · 18:5612 h 56 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous92% · Moonrise 17:22Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay · Jul–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month35°C
Average high in January
Coolest month7°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthMarch
30 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
2 mm of rain
Weather in Fortuin
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 3 km/h · humidity 28%
Today23 Oct32°16°
Sat24 Oct36°20°
Sun25 Oct41°23°
Mon26 Oct34°21°
Tue27 Oct33°16°
Wed28 Oct33°16°
Thu29 Oct35°21°
Fri30 Oct37°23°
Sat31 Oct42°27°
When to go to Fortuin
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 | 46 | 52 | 55 | 79 | 98 | 97 | 100 | 98 | 91 | 76 | 65 | 51 |
| High | 35° | 34° | 32° | 28° | 24° | 21° | 20° | 23° | 27° | 30° | 32° | 34° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 19° | 15° | 11° | 7° | 7° | 8° | 11° | 14° | 16° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 25 | 33 | 30 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 16 |
| Wet days | 6 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
What's on in Fortuin
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 Fortuin
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Fortuin?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Fortuin.
What is the hottest month in Fortuin?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Fortuin?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Fortuin?
March is the wettest month with about 30 mm of precipitation on 6 wet days.