Erongo Region, Namibia
Rooikop
Rooikop is a locality in Erongo Region, Namibia. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now20°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time22:00
22.98° S, 14.66° EElevation 112 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low22° / 11°
Rain this month1mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Rooikop at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:24 · 19:0912 h 45 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 16:41Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month26°C
Average high in April
Coolest month11°C
Average low in September
Wettest monthJanuary
3 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
0 mm of rain
Weather in Rooikop
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
20°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 9 km/h · humidity 56%
Today22 Oct30°21°
Fri23 Oct34°16°
Sat24 Oct25°16°
Sun25 Oct22°15°
Mon26 Oct26°14°
Tue27 Oct29°14°
Wed28 Oct26°14°
Thu29 Oct21°14°
Fri30 Oct20°15°
Sat31 Oct25°14°
When to go to Rooikop
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 | 86 | 95 | 98 | 100 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 91 |
| High | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° |
| Low | 15° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 14° | 13° | 13° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 12° | 14° |
| Rain (mm) | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Wet days | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
What's on in Rooikop
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 Rooikop
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Rooikop?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rooikop.
What is the hottest month in Rooikop?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Rooikop?
September is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rooikop?
January is the wettest month with about 3 mm of precipitation on 7 wet days.