Karas Region, Namibia
Westerkim
Westerkim is a locality in Karas Region, Namibia, 677 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now26°C
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Population–
Local time22:15
28.03° S, 17.95° EElevation 677 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low29° / 13°
Rain this month5mm
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Best: May · Jul–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Westerkim at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:05 · 19:0112 h 57 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous93% · Moonrise 17:28Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay · Jul–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month34°C
Average high in January
Coolest month8°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthFebruary
13 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
2 mm of rain
Weather in Westerkim
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 28%
Today23 Oct35°25°
Sat24 Oct40°22°
Sun25 Oct38°20°
Mon26 Oct30°15°
Tue27 Oct33°14°
Wed28 Oct37°16°
Thu29 Oct40°20°
Fri30 Oct43°24°
Sat31 Oct36°22°
Sun1 Nov35°19°
When to go to Westerkim
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 | 53 | 52 | 59 | 78 | 96 | 92 | 96 | 97 | 89 | 79 | 70 | 63 |
| High | 34° | 34° | 33° | 29° | 25° | 22° | 21° | 23° | 27° | 29° | 32° | 33° |
| Low | 17° | 18° | 18° | 15° | 12° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 14° | 16° |
| Rain (mm) | 9 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Wet days | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
What's on in Westerkim
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 Westerkim
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Westerkim?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Westerkim.
What is the hottest month in Westerkim?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Westerkim?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Westerkim?
February is the wettest month with about 13 mm of precipitation on 4 wet days.