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Khomas Region
Khomas Region
Khomas Region, Namibia

Stinkwater

Stinkwater is a locality in Khomas Region, Namibia, 1,568 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now26°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time21:29
22.95° S, 17.52° EElevation 1,568 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Stinkwaterweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73October
October: high / low30° / 15°
Rain this month13mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Stinkwater at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in December

Coolest month7°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthFebruary

94 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Stinkwater

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
26°C

Clear · wind 7 km/h · humidity 17%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct31°17°
Fri23 Oct33°18°
Sat24 Oct34°21°
Sun25 Oct34°21°4.9 mm
Mon26 Oct33°20°
Tue27 Oct34°20°
Wed28 Oct35°22°
Thu29 Oct36°23°
Fri30 Oct35°23°6.8 mm
Sat31 Oct35°21°3.9 mm

When to go to Stinkwater

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score47515784971009910087736349
High30°29°28°26°24°21°21°24°28°30°30°31°
Low18°18°17°14°11°7°7°9°12°15°16°18°
Rain (mm)8094643141002132234
Wet days1417135100013610

What's on in Stinkwater

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 Stinkwater

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Stinkwater

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.0Kalkrand 40 km ↖1992 · 90 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Stinkwater?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Stinkwater.
What is the hottest month in Stinkwater?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Stinkwater?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Stinkwater?
February is the wettest month with about 94 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.