Karas Region, Namibia
Groot Schwarzkuppe
Groot Schwarzkuppe is a locality in Karas Region, Namibia, 1,104 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now28°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time10:43
26.65° S, 17.05° EElevation 1,104 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 13°
Rain this month3mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Groot Schwarzkuppe at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:10 · 19:0412 h 54 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous90% · Moonrise 16:31Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month34°C
Average high in January
Coolest month6°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthFebruary
28 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
1 mm of rain
Weather in Groot Schwarzkuppe
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 16 km/h · humidity 25%
Today23 Oct34°17°
Sat24 Oct38°20°
Sun25 Oct39°23°
Mon26 Oct34°19°
Tue27 Oct34°16°
Wed28 Oct33°17°
Thu29 Oct35°21°
Fri30 Oct38°22°
Sat31 Oct42°26°
When to go to Groot Schwarzkuppe
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 | 53 | 55 | 66 | 82 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 90 | 79 | 70 | 62 |
| High | 34° | 33° | 32° | 28° | 25° | 21° | 21° | 23° | 27° | 30° | 32° | 34° |
| Low | 18° | 19° | 18° | 14° | 10° | 7° | 6° | 7° | 10° | 13° | 15° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 23 | 28 | 22 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Wet days | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
What's on in Groot Schwarzkuppe
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 Groot Schwarzkuppe
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 1 · 9 km
Precambrian · 1
Formations around the town
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Groot Schwarzkuppe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Groot Schwarzkuppe.
What is the hottest month in Groot Schwarzkuppe?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Groot Schwarzkuppe?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Groot Schwarzkuppe?
February is the wettest month with about 28 mm of precipitation on 4 wet days.