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Otjozondjupa Region
Otjozondjupa Region
Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia

Waterberg

Waterberg is a locality in Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia, 1,426 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now23°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time20:23
20.52° S, 17.23° EElevation 1,426 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Waterbergweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70October
October: high / low31° / 15°
Rain this month17mm
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Waterberg at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in December

Coolest month7°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

108 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Waterberg

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Cloudy · wind 13 km/h · humidity 47%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct35°22°4.6 mm
Mon26 Oct32°21°1.2 mm
Tue27 Oct33°19°
Wed28 Oct34°18°
Thu29 Oct35°19°
Fri30 Oct36°20°
Sat31 Oct35°26°
Sun1 Nov35°24°
Mon2 Nov36°25°
Tue3 Nov37°23°

When to go to Waterberg

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score43495373981001009781706046
High30°29°28°27°25°22°22°26°29°31°31°31°
Low18°17°17°14°11°7°7°9°13°15°16°17°
Rain (mm)108108692921013174066
Wet days1716148100002612

What's on in Waterberg

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 Waterberg

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Waterberg

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

Earthquakes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Waterberg?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Waterberg.
What is the hottest month in Waterberg?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Waterberg?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Waterberg?
January is the wettest month with about 108 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.