Karas Region, Namibia
Swartberg
Swartberg is a locality in Karas Region, Namibia, 831 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now31°C
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Population–
Local time17:09
28.19° S, 19.14° EElevation 831 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low29° / 13°
Rain this month7mm
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Best: May · Jul–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Swartberg at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:57 · 18:5913 h 02 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 19:35Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay · Jul–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month35°C
Average high in January
Coolest month6°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
15 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
2 mm of rain
Weather in Swartberg
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
31°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 21 km/h · humidity 12%
Today26 Oct31°19°
Tue27 Oct30°13°
Wed28 Oct33°15°
Thu29 Oct37°19°
Fri30 Oct39°21°
Sat31 Oct39°21°
Sun1 Nov36°26°
Mon2 Nov38°24°
Tue3 Nov38°25°
When to go to Swartberg
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 | 47 | 54 | 58 | 83 | 99 | 96 | 98 | 98 | 92 | 79 | 69 | 55 |
| High | 35° | 34° | 32° | 28° | 24° | 21° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 29° | 32° | 34° |
| Low | 19° | 20° | 18° | 14° | 10° | 7° | 6° | 7° | 10° | 13° | 15° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 15 | 23 | 21 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 11 |
| Wet days | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
What's on in Swartberg
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 Swartberg
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Swartberg?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Swartberg.
What is the hottest month in Swartberg?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Swartberg?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Swartberg?
January is the wettest month with about 15 mm of precipitation on 5 wet days.