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Hardap Region
Hardap Region, Namibia

Karanas

Karanas is a locality in Hardap Region, Namibia, 1,434 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now27°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time20:13
23.85° S, 16.89° EElevation 1,434 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Karanasweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
October: high / low30° / 14°
Rain this month6mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Karanas at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month32°C

Average high in December

Coolest month6°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthFebruary

57 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Weather in Karanas

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

14-day forecast
27°C

Clear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 18%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct32°16°
Fri23 Oct34°18°
Sat24 Oct36°20°
Sun25 Oct35°21°3.2 mm
Mon26 Oct35°20°
Tue27 Oct35°20°
Wed28 Oct37°21°
Thu29 Oct36°22°
Fri30 Oct37°22°3.9 mm
Sat31 Oct36°21°3.9 mm

When to go to Karanas

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score495059839810010010089756954
High32°31°30°27°24°21°21°24°28°30°31°32°
Low19°19°17°14°10°6°6°7°11°14°16°17°
Rain (mm)435744213000261113
Wet days10119310000227

What's on in Karanas

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 Karanas

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Karanas

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.0Kalkrand 40 km ↖1992 · 54 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Karanas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Karanas.
What is the hottest month in Karanas?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Karanas?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Karanas?
February is the wettest month with about 57 mm of precipitation on 11 wet days.