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Omaruru
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Paula's cave
Erongo Region, Namibia

Omaruru

Omaruru is a small town in Erongo Region, Namibia, 1,211 m above sea level. It has a population of about 10,767 (2023). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now29°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population10,767
Local time19:42
21.42° S, 15.95° EElevation 1,211 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Omaruruweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec64October
October: high / low33° / 16°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Omaruru at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in December

Coolest month9°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

66 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 12 km

Weather in Omaruru

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

14-day forecast
29°C

Clear · wind 27 km/h · humidity 28%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct37°18°
Fri23 Oct39°20°
Sat24 Oct39°22°
Sun25 Oct38°24°0.9 mm
Mon26 Oct37°21°
Tue27 Oct38°23°
Wed28 Oct38°23°
Thu29 Oct38°24°
Fri30 Oct37°22°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct36°23°6.8 mm

When to go to Omaruru

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score36414769881001009175645639
High32°31°31°29°27°25°24°27°31°33°33°33°
Low18°19°18°16°13°10°9°11°14°16°17°17°
Rain (mm)668555292100181523
Wet days1616126100002511

What's on in Omaruru

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

Monuments and museums in Omaruru

All monuments

More museums: Omaruru Museum

Outdoors around Omaruru

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

Omaruru Golf CourseGolf courses
1.3 km
Omaruru Rest CampCamp sites
2.3 km
Evergreen CampingCamp sites
7.2 km

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Omaruru

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Omaruru

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.1Uis 28 km ↑2009 · 117 km

Omaruru from above

Getting to Omaruru

Eros AirportERS
176 km
Hosea Kutako International AirportWDH
196 km
Walvis Bay International AirportWVB
219 km
OmaruruRailway station
0.7 km
OkaomboRailway station
12 km
OkanonoRailway station
22 km

Places near Omaruru

Places with a climate like Omaruru

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Omaruru?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Omaruru.
What is the hottest month in Omaruru?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Omaruru?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Omaruru?
January is the wettest month with about 66 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.