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Erongo Region
Erongo Region
Erongo Region, Namibia

Orumwe

Orumwe is a locality in Erongo Region, Namibia, 989 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now23°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time00:02
21.08° S, 15.15° EElevation 989 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Orumweweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec66October
October: high / low33° / 15°
Rain this month3mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Orumwe at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in December

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

38 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Orumwe

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Clear · wind 23 km/h · humidity 47%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct41°19°
Sat24 Oct40°23°
Sun25 Oct40°23°3.7 mm
Mon26 Oct36°21°
Tue27 Oct37°21°
Wed28 Oct39°20°
Thu29 Oct35°21°
Fri30 Oct36°18°
Sat31 Oct34°18°

When to go to Orumwe

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score373943658295968673665945
High32°32°32°31°29°26°26°28°31°33°33°33°
Low17°18°19°18°15°12°11°12°13°15°16°16°
Rain (mm)385243171100131015
Wet days141312410000139

What's on in Orumwe

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 Orumwe

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Orumwe

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.4Kamanjab 29 km ↙2021 · 149 km
5.1Uis 28 km ↑2009 · 26 km
5.0Khorixas 35 km ↑2022 · 115 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Orumwe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Orumwe.
What is the hottest month in Orumwe?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Orumwe?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Orumwe?
January is the wettest month with about 38 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.