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Otjozondjupa Region
Otjozondjupa Region
Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia

Hantam

Hantam is a locality in Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia, 1,190 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now37°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time14:12
18.98° S, 18.42° EElevation 1,190 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Hantamweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec59October
October: high / low33° / 18°
Rain this month18mm
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Hantam at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in October

Coolest month8°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthFebruary

103 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Weather in Hantam

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
37°C

Partly cloudy · wind 12 km/h · humidity 16%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct37°24°
Mon26 Oct36°20°1.7 mm
Tue27 Oct36°19°
Wed28 Oct36°21°
Thu29 Oct38°20°
Fri30 Oct37°23°
Sat31 Oct37°25°
Sun1 Nov37°25°
Mon2 Nov37°24°
Tue3 Nov38°24°

When to go to Hantam

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score38445271891001008771594634
High30°29°29°29°28°25°24°28°32°33°33°32°
Low19°19°18°16°12°9°8°11°15°18°18°19°
Rain (mm)127103733120004185172
Wet days1516125000002914

What's on in Hantam

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 Hantam

Eclipses and meteor showers

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Hantam?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Hantam.
What is the hottest month in Hantam?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Hantam?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Hantam?
February is the wettest month with about 103 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.