Karas Region, Namibia
Grootplaas
Grootplaas is a locality in Karas Region, Namibia, 865 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now21°C
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Population–
Local time04:41
27.99° S, 18.16° EElevation 865 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low29° / 12°
Rain this month6mm
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Best: May · Jul–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Grootplaas at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:03 · 19:0112 h 58 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous95% · Moonrise 17:27Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay · Jul–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month34°C
Average high in January
Coolest month7°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
12 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
2 mm of rain
Weather in Grootplaas
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 15 km/h · humidity 35%
Today24 Oct38°21°
Sun25 Oct37°20°
Mon26 Oct29°14°
Tue27 Oct33°13°
Wed28 Oct35°15°
Thu29 Oct38°19°
Fri30 Oct41°25°
Sat31 Oct36°20°
Sun1 Nov34°19°
When to go to Grootplaas
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 | 51 | 53 | 60 | 80 | 98 | 96 | 98 | 98 | 94 | 81 | 71 | 61 |
| High | 34° | 34° | 32° | 28° | 24° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 26° | 29° | 31° | 33° |
| Low | 17° | 18° | 17° | 14° | 11° | 8° | 7° | 8° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 16° |
| Rain (mm) | 12 | 15 | 19 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Wet days | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
What's on in Grootplaas
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 Grootplaas
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Grootplaas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Grootplaas.
What is the hottest month in Grootplaas?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Grootplaas?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Grootplaas?
January is the wettest month with about 12 mm of precipitation on 5 wet days.