Karas Region, Namibia
Rifle Range
Rifle Range is a locality in Karas Region, Namibia, 957 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now21°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time05:32
26.58° S, 18.18° EElevation 957 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 14°
Rain this month6mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Rifle Range at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:04 · 19:0012 h 55 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous95% · Moonrise 17:26Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month35°C
Average high in January
Coolest month7°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
27 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
1 mm of rain
Weather in Rifle Range
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 19 km/h · humidity 32%
Today24 Oct37°21°
Sun25 Oct40°22°
Mon26 Oct33°20°
Tue27 Oct34°15°
Wed28 Oct35°18°
Thu29 Oct38°22°
Fri30 Oct40°26°
Sat31 Oct38°25°
Sun1 Nov37°21°
When to go to Rifle Range
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 | 43 | 48 | 55 | 76 | 97 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 86 | 72 | 63 | 52 |
| High | 35° | 35° | 33° | 29° | 26° | 22° | 22° | 24° | 28° | 31° | 33° | 35° |
| Low | 19° | 20° | 19° | 15° | 11° | 7° | 7° | 8° | 11° | 14° | 16° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 27 | 38 | 26 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 11 |
| Wet days | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
What's on in Rifle Range
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 Rifle Range
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Rifle Range?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rifle Range.
What is the hottest month in Rifle Range?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Rifle Range?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rifle Range?
January is the wettest month with about 27 mm of precipitation on 7 wet days.