Karas Region, Namibia
Sandfontein
Sandfontein is a locality in Karas Region, Namibia, 517 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now39°C
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Population–
Local time14:03
28.71° S, 18.55° EElevation 517 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 13°
Rain this month6mm
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Best: May · Jul–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Sandfontein at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:01 · 19:0013 h 00 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon96% · Moonrise 17:26Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay · Jul–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month36°C
Average high in January
Coolest month7°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthJanuary
8 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
2 mm of rain
Weather in Sandfontein
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
39°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 11 km/h · humidity 12%
Today24 Oct39°21°
Sun25 Oct39°22°
Mon26 Oct32°20°
Tue27 Oct32°16°
Wed28 Oct36°19°
Thu29 Oct41°22°
Fri30 Oct43°26°
Sat31 Oct40°26°
Sun1 Nov40°26°
Mon2 Nov40°26°
When to go to Sandfontein
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 | 50 | 52 | 56 | 78 | 98 | 94 | 96 | 98 | 88 | 76 | 67 | 54 |
| High | 36° | 36° | 34° | 29° | 25° | 21° | 21° | 23° | 27° | 30° | 33° | 35° |
| Low | 19° | 20° | 19° | 15° | 11° | 7° | 6° | 7° | 10° | 13° | 16° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 8 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Wet days | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
What's on in Sandfontein
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 Sandfontein
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sandfontein?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sandfontein.
What is the hottest month in Sandfontein?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Sandfontein?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sandfontein?
January is the wettest month with about 8 mm of precipitation on 4 wet days.