Erongo Region, Namibia
Rand Rifles
Rand Rifles is a locality in Erongo Region, Namibia, close to the sea. The climate is classified as cold desert (Köppen BWk), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now16°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time20:55
22.83° S, 14.54° EElevation 9 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low20° / 12°
Rain this month1mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Rand Rifles at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:24 · 19:0912 h 45 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:41Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month24°C
Average high in April
Coolest month11°C
Average low in September
Wettest monthJanuary
2 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
0 mm of rain
Warmest sea18°C
February
Weather in Rand Rifles
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
16°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 31 km/h · humidity 83%
Today22 Oct16°13°
Fri23 Oct18°14°
Sat24 Oct15°14°
Sun25 Oct16°14°
Mon26 Oct16°14°
Tue27 Oct17°14°
Wed28 Oct16°14°
Thu29 Oct16°15°
Fri30 Oct16°15°
Sat31 Oct17°16°
When to go to Rand Rifles
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 | 83 | 84 | 88 | 98 | 99 | 100 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 91 |
| High | 23° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 21° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 22° |
| Low | 15° | 16° | 16° | 15° | 14° | 13° | 13° | 11° | 11° | 12° | 13° | 14° |
| Rain (mm) | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Wet days | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Sea | 18° | 18° | 18° | 16° | 15° | 14° | 14° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 15° | 17° |
What's on in Rand Rifles
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 Rand Rifles
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Rand Rifles?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rand Rifles.
What is the hottest month in Rand Rifles?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Rand Rifles?
September is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rand Rifles?
January is the wettest month with about 2 mm of precipitation on 7 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Rand Rifles?
The sea is warmest in February at about 18°C and coolest in August at about 13°C.