Erongo Region, Namibia
Ruhleben
Ruhleben is a locality in Erongo Region, Namibia. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now15°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population–
Local time01:23
22.63° S, 14.65° EElevation 84 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low24° / 11°
Rain this month1mm
Best timeAug–Oct
Best: Aug–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Ruhleben at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:24 · 19:0912 h 44 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous88% · Moonrise 16:41Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitAug–Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in April
Coolest month11°C
Average low in September
Wettest monthJanuary
4 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
0 mm of rain
Weather in Ruhleben
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
15°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 7 km/h · humidity 88%
Today23 Oct33°15°
Sat24 Oct26°15°
Sun25 Oct23°15°
Mon26 Oct25°14°
Tue27 Oct27°14°
Wed28 Oct26°13°
Thu29 Oct22°13°
Fri30 Oct22°14°
Sat31 Oct26°14°
When to go to Ruhleben
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 | 79 | 77 | 76 | 85 | 89 | 95 | 96 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 89 |
| High | 26° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° |
| Low | 15° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 14° | 13° | 12° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 12° | 14° |
| Rain (mm) | 4 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 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 Ruhleben
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 Ruhleben
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ruhleben?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ruhleben.
What is the hottest month in Ruhleben?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Ruhleben?
September is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ruhleben?
January is the wettest month with about 4 mm of precipitation on 7 wet days.