Karas Region, Namibia
Pionier
Pionier is a locality in Karas Region, Namibia, 874 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now36°C
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Population–
Local time15:06
28.72° S, 18.93° EElevation 874 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low28° / 12°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Best: May · Jul–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Pionier at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:58 · 19:0013 h 01 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 18:29Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay · Jul–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month34°C
Average high in January
Coolest month5°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthJanuary
10 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
3 mm of rain
Weather in Pionier
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
36°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 12 km/h · humidity 16%
Today25 Oct36°20°
Mon26 Oct30°18°
Tue27 Oct28°10°
Wed28 Oct32°13°
Thu29 Oct36°19°
Fri30 Oct39°21°
Sat31 Oct37°22°
Sun1 Nov37°23°
Mon2 Nov40°24°
Tue3 Nov31°23°
When to go to Pionier
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 52 | 58 | 63 | 87 | 99 | 96 | 98 | 99 | 97 | 83 | 74 | 61 |
| High | 34° | 34° | 31° | 27° | 23° | 19° | 19° | 21° | 25° | 28° | 31° | 33° |
| Low | 18° | 18° | 17° | 13° | 9° | 5° | 4° | 6° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 16° |
| Rain (mm) | 10 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Wet days | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
What's on in Pionier
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 Pionier
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pionier?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pionier.
What is the hottest month in Pionier?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Pionier?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pionier?
January is the wettest month with about 10 mm of precipitation on 4 wet days.