Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia
Riverside
Riverside is a locality in Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia, 1,409 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now36°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time17:37
21.89° S, 16.90° EElevation 1,409 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 15°
Rain this month12mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Riverside at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:15 · 18:5912 h 44 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous92% · Moonrise 17:28Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in December
Coolest month7°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthFebruary
91 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
0 mm of rain
Weather in Riverside
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
36°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 8%
Today23 Oct37°21°
Sat24 Oct38°22°
Sun25 Oct36°24°1.9 mm
Mon26 Oct35°22°
Tue27 Oct35°20°
Wed28 Oct37°21°
Thu29 Oct38°21°
Fri30 Oct38°21°
Sat31 Oct38°21°
When to go to Riverside
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 | 41 | 45 | 51 | 75 | 97 | 100 | 100 | 97 | 81 | 69 | 60 | 45 |
| High | 31° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 25° | 23° | 22° | 26° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 33° |
| Low | 18° | 18° | 17° | 15° | 11° | 8° | 7° | 9° | 13° | 15° | 16° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 80 | 91 | 52 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 19 | 36 |
| Wet days | 15 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
What's on in Riverside
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 Riverside
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Riverside?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Riverside.
What is the hottest month in Riverside?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Riverside?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Riverside?
February is the wettest month with about 91 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.