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Khomas Region
Khomas Region
Khomas Region, Namibia

Portsmut

Portsmut is a locality in Khomas Region, Namibia, 1,702 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now25°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time19:41
23.10° S, 16.42° EElevation 1,702 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Portsmutweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec81October
October: high / low29° / 13°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Portsmut at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in December

Coolest month6°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthFebruary

95 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Portsmut

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Clear · wind 4 km/h · humidity 18%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct32°13°
Fri23 Oct35°18°
Sat24 Oct36°20°
Sun25 Oct34°19°5.3 mm
Mon26 Oct33°17°
Tue27 Oct34°18°
Wed28 Oct34°17°
Thu29 Oct35°18°
Fri30 Oct35°17°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct35°19°0.5 mm

When to go to Portsmut

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score545465899910010010092817560
High30°29°28°26°23°21°20°23°27°29°29°31°
Low16°17°16°13°10°6°6°8°11°13°14°16°
Rain (mm)749561273100291921
Wet days121311410000237

What's on in Portsmut

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 Portsmut

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Portsmut

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.0Kalkrand 40 km ↖1992 · 125 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Portsmut?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Portsmut.
What is the hottest month in Portsmut?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Portsmut?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Portsmut?
February is the wettest month with about 95 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.