Hardap Region, Namibia
Grootfontein
Grootfontein is a locality in Hardap Region, Namibia, 1,382 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now20°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time04:38
25.02° S, 16.75° EElevation 1,382 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low29° / 13°
Rain this month3mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Grootfontein at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:12 · 19:0412 h 52 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous95% · Moonrise 17:31Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in December
Coolest month5°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
28 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
1 mm of rain
Weather in Grootfontein
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
20°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 5 km/h · humidity 28%
Today24 Oct36°20°
Sun25 Oct37°21°
Mon26 Oct35°19°
Tue27 Oct33°16°
Wed28 Oct35°21°
Thu29 Oct36°19°
Fri30 Oct39°21°
Sat31 Oct37°23°
Sun1 Nov36°23°
When to go to Grootfontein
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 | 54 | 60 | 66 | 86 | 99 | 100 | 99 | 98 | 91 | 80 | 74 | 63 |
| High | 32° | 31° | 30° | 27° | 24° | 20° | 20° | 23° | 27° | 29° | 31° | 32° |
| Low | 18° | 18° | 17° | 13° | 10° | 6° | 5° | 7° | 10° | 13° | 15° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 28 | 42 | 28 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 |
| Wet days | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
What's on in Grootfontein
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 Grootfontein
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 1 · 20 km
Precambrian · 1
Formations around the town
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Grootfontein?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Grootfontein.
What is the hottest month in Grootfontein?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Grootfontein?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Grootfontein?
January is the wettest month with about 28 mm of precipitation on 7 wet days.