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Khorixas
Kunene Region, Namibia

Khorixas

Khorixas is a small town in Kunene Region, Namibia, 931 m above sea level. It has a population of about 9,371 (2023). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now36°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population9,371
Local time17:36
20.38° S, 14.96° EElevation 931 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Khorixasweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec63October
October: high / low33° / 16°
Rain this month6mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Khorixas at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month34°C

Average high in December

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

59 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Khorixas

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

14-day forecast
36°C

Sunny · wind 22 km/h · humidity 13%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct38°19°
Fri23 Oct41°21°
Sat24 Oct42°23°
Sun25 Oct41°22°0.7 mm
Mon26 Oct38°21°
Tue27 Oct39°24°
Wed28 Oct40°24°
Thu29 Oct37°23°
Fri30 Oct39°20°
Sat31 Oct38°21°0.5 mm

When to go to Khorixas

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score393940658092938369635946
High32°32°32°31°30°27°27°29°32°33°33°34°
Low17°18°19°18°16°13°12°13°15°16°17°17°
Rain (mm)537359262100261521
Wet days131313400000138

What's on in Khorixas

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Khorixas

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

iGowati Lodge CampsiteCamp sites
0.6 km
Khorixas Rest CampCamp sites
2.9 km

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Namibia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Khorixas

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Khorixas

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.4Kamanjab 29 km ↙2021 · 69 km
5.1Uis 28 km ↑2009 · 66 km
5.0Khorixas 35 km ↑2022 · 34 km
5.0Kamanjab 25 km ↙2018 · 75 km

Places with a climate like Khorixas

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Khorixas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Khorixas.
What is the hottest month in Khorixas?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Khorixas?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Khorixas?
March is the wettest month with about 59 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.