Karas Region, Namibia
Pollux
Pollux is a locality in Karas Region, Namibia, 845 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now30°C
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Population–
Local time12:05
28.37° S, 18.26° EElevation 845 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low28° / 12°
Rain this month6mm
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Best: May · Jul–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Pollux at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:03 · 19:0112 h 57 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous91% · Moonrise 16:26Next 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 month7°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthMarch
18 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
3 mm of rain
Weather in Pollux
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
30°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 14 km/h · humidity 23%
Today23 Oct34°16°
Sat24 Oct39°20°
Sun25 Oct38°22°
Mon26 Oct32°18°
Tue27 Oct32°16°
Wed28 Oct33°14°
Thu29 Oct35°20°
Fri30 Oct38°23°
Sat31 Oct43°26°
When to go to Pollux
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 | 53 | 56 | 61 | 84 | 99 | 95 | 97 | 99 | 94 | 83 | 74 | 61 |
| High | 34° | 34° | 32° | 28° | 24° | 20° | 20° | 22° | 25° | 28° | 31° | 33° |
| Low | 17° | 18° | 17° | 14° | 11° | 7° | 7° | 8° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 15° |
| Rain (mm) | 10 | 14 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Wet days | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
What's on in Pollux
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 Pollux
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pollux?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pollux.
What is the hottest month in Pollux?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Pollux?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pollux?
March is the wettest month with about 18 mm of precipitation on 4 wet days.