Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia
Grootpad
Grootpad is a locality in Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia, 1,269 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now30°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time18:56
22.05° S, 16.90° EElevation 1,269 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low32° / 16°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Grootpad at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:15 · 19:0012 h 45 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous92% · Moonrise 17:28Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month34°C
Average high in December
Coolest month8°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthFebruary
83 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
0 mm of rain
Weather in Grootpad
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
30°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 14%
Today23 Oct38°21°
Sat24 Oct38°23°
Sun25 Oct37°24°1.9 mm
Mon26 Oct36°22°
Tue27 Oct36°20°
Wed28 Oct38°22°
Thu29 Oct38°22°
Fri30 Oct38°21°
Sat31 Oct39°22°
When to go to Grootpad
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 | 37 | 41 | 44 | 72 | 93 | 100 | 99 | 94 | 77 | 64 | 55 | 41 |
| High | 32° | 31° | 31° | 29° | 26° | 23° | 23° | 26° | 30° | 32° | 33° | 34° |
| Low | 19° | 19° | 18° | 16° | 12° | 8° | 8° | 10° | 13° | 16° | 17° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 73 | 83 | 48 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 16 | 31 |
| Wet days | 14 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 |
What's on in Grootpad
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 Grootpad
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Grootpad?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Grootpad.
What is the hottest month in Grootpad?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Grootpad?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Grootpad?
February is the wettest month with about 83 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.