Karas Region, Namibia
Totem
Totem is a locality in Karas Region, Namibia, 880 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now38°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time16:10
27.08° S, 17.37° EElevation 880 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 13°
Rain this month3mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Totem at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:07 · 19:0312 h 56 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 17:30Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month35°C
Average high in January
Coolest month6°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
16 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
1 mm of rain
Weather in Totem
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
38°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 11 km/h · humidity 7%
Today24 Oct39°20°
Sun25 Oct40°20°
Mon26 Oct32°18°
Tue27 Oct33°15°
Wed28 Oct37°16°
Thu29 Oct40°21°
Fri30 Oct41°22°
Sat31 Oct40°23°
Sun1 Nov40°23°
Mon2 Nov40°25°0.5 mm
When to go to Totem
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 | 51 | 52 | 62 | 79 | 97 | 100 | 99 | 100 | 88 | 76 | 67 | 59 |
| High | 35° | 35° | 33° | 29° | 26° | 22° | 22° | 24° | 28° | 30° | 33° | 34° |
| Low | 19° | 19° | 18° | 15° | 11° | 7° | 6° | 7° | 11° | 13° | 15° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 16 | 20 | 22 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Wet days | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
What's on in Totem
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 Totem
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Totem?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Totem.
What is the hottest month in Totem?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Totem?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Totem?
January is the wettest month with about 16 mm of precipitation on 3 wet days.