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Usakos
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Bushman Paradise Cave
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Phillipp's Cave
Erongo Region, Namibia

Usakos

Usakos is a small town in Erongo Region, Namibia, 865 m above sea level. It has a population of about 9,147. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now23°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population9,147
Local time22:07
22.00° S, 15.59° EElevation 865 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Usakosweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec65October
October: high / low33° / 16°
Rain this month3mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Usakos at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month34°C

Average high in December

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

36 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Usakos

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Clear · wind 3 km/h · humidity 49%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct38°23°
Fri23 Oct41°21°
Sat24 Oct42°23°
Sun25 Oct41°24°
Mon26 Oct38°22°
Tue27 Oct38°21°
Wed28 Oct40°21°
Thu29 Oct38°23°
Fri30 Oct38°21°
Sat31 Oct36°21°

When to go to Usakos

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score414246698295968572656250
High33°33°33°31°29°26°26°28°32°33°33°34°
Low19°19°20°18°15°12°11°12°14°16°17°18°
Rain (mm)36484214110013812
Wet days11119200000116

What's on in Usakos

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Usakos

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Usakos Camp Site and AccomodationCamp sites
0.9 km
Namib Wüste FarmstallCamp sites
0.9 km

Nature around Usakos

Nature in Namibia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Namibia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Usakos

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Usakos

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.1Uis 28 km ↑2009 · 133 km

Usakos from above

Getting to Usakos

Walvis Bay International AirportWVB
145 km
Eros AirportERS
168 km
Hosea Kutako International AirportWDH
201 km
UsakosRailway station
0.3 km
KranzbergRailway station
11 km

Places near Usakos

Places with a climate like Usakos

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Usakos?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Usakos.
What is the hottest month in Usakos?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Usakos?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Usakos?
January is the wettest month with about 36 mm of precipitation on 11 wet days.