Erongo Region, Namibia
Richthofen
Richthofen is a locality in Erongo Region, Namibia. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now23°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population–
Local time19:43
22.63° S, 14.73° EElevation 121 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low25° / 11°
Rain this month1mm
Best timeAug–Oct
Best: Aug–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Richthofen at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:24 · 19:0812 h 44 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:40Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitAug–Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in April
Coolest month11°C
Average low in September
Wettest monthJanuary
5 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
0 mm of rain
Weather in Richthofen
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 8 km/h · humidity 51%
Today22 Oct29°13°
Fri23 Oct33°15°
Sat24 Oct25°15°
Sun25 Oct25°14°
Mon26 Oct28°14°
Tue27 Oct31°15°
Wed28 Oct29°15°
Thu29 Oct26°15°
Fri30 Oct24°14°
Sat31 Oct26°15°
When to go to Richthofen
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 | 76 | 74 | 72 | 80 | 85 | 92 | 93 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 95 | 86 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° |
| Low | 15° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 15° | 13° | 12° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 12° | 13° |
| Rain (mm) | 5 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Wet days | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
What's on in Richthofen
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 Richthofen
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Richthofen?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Richthofen.
What is the hottest month in Richthofen?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Richthofen?
September is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Richthofen?
January is the wettest month with about 5 mm of precipitation on 7 wet days.