Erongo Region, Namibia
Santa
Santa is a locality in Erongo Region, Namibia, close to the sea. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now14°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population–
Local time00:40
22.65° S, 14.63° EElevation 61 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low24° / 11°
Rain this month1mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeAug–Oct
Best: Aug–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Santa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:24 · 19:0912 h 45 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 month10°C
Average low in September
Wettest monthJanuary
4 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
0 mm of rain
Warmest sea18°C
February
Weather in Santa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
14°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 7 km/h · humidity 88%
Today23 Oct33°15°
Sat24 Oct26°15°
Sun25 Oct23°15°
Mon26 Oct25°14°
Tue27 Oct26°14°
Wed28 Oct26°13°
Thu29 Oct21°13°
Fri30 Oct21°14°
Sat31 Oct26°14°
When to go to Santa
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 | 81 | 78 | 78 | 87 | 90 | 95 | 96 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 91 |
| High | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 25° |
| Low | 15° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 14° | 13° | 12° | 11° | 10° | 11° | 12° | 14° |
| Rain (mm) | 4 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Wet days | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Sea | 18° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 15° | 14° | 14° | 14° | 13° | 14° | 15° | 17° |
What's on in Santa
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 Santa
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Santa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Santa.
What is the hottest month in Santa?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Santa?
September is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Santa?
January is the wettest month with about 4 mm of precipitation on 7 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Santa?
The sea is warmest in February at about 18°C and coolest in September at about 13°C.