Karas Region, Namibia
Waterval
Waterval is a locality in Karas Region, Namibia, 944 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now29°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time18:59
25.88° S, 18.01° EElevation 944 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low32° / 15°
Rain this month3mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Waterval at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:07 · 18:5912 h 52 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous92% · Moonrise 17:26Next 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
28 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
0 mm of rain
Weather in Waterval
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 11 km/h · humidity 20%
Today23 Oct35°19°
Sat24 Oct38°21°
Sun25 Oct41°22°
Mon26 Oct36°22°
Tue27 Oct35°18°
Wed28 Oct35°17°
Thu29 Oct37°22°
Fri30 Oct39°24°
Sat31 Oct42°26°
When to go to Waterval
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 | 44 | 46 | 52 | 74 | 94 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 82 | 70 | 61 | 51 |
| High | 35° | 35° | 33° | 30° | 26° | 22° | 22° | 25° | 29° | 32° | 34° | 35° |
| Low | 20° | 21° | 19° | 16° | 11° | 7° | 6° | 8° | 11° | 15° | 17° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 28 | 35 | 26 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 |
| Wet days | 6 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
What's on in Waterval
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 Waterval
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 2 · 1 km
Permian · 1Carboniferous · 1
Formations around the town
Ganigobis Formation · 2
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Waterval?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Waterval.
What is the hottest month in Waterval?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Waterval?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Waterval?
January is the wettest month with about 28 mm of precipitation on 6 wet days.