Karas Region, Namibia
Wit Rivier
Wit Rivier is a locality in Karas Region, Namibia, 761 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now32°C
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Population–
Local time11:53
28.45° S, 18.71° EElevation 761 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low29° / 13°
Rain this month7mm
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Best: May · Jul–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Wit Rivier at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:00 · 19:0012 h 59 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous96% · Moonrise 17:25Next 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 month7°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthMarch
16 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
2 mm of rain
Weather in Wit Rivier
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
32°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 18 km/h · humidity 17%
Today24 Oct37°18°
Sun25 Oct36°20°
Mon26 Oct30°18°
Tue27 Oct30°15°
Wed28 Oct35°16°
Thu29 Oct39°19°
Fri30 Oct41°23°
Sat31 Oct39°24°
Sun1 Nov39°24°
Mon2 Nov39°24°
When to go to Wit Rivier
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 | 52 | 56 | 60 | 83 | 99 | 95 | 97 | 99 | 93 | 81 | 72 | 60 |
| High | 34° | 34° | 32° | 28° | 24° | 20° | 20° | 22° | 26° | 29° | 31° | 33° |
| Low | 18° | 19° | 18° | 14° | 11° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 10° | 13° | 15° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 11 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 8 |
| Wet days | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
What's on in Wit Rivier
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 Wit Rivier
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Wit Rivier?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Wit Rivier.
What is the hottest month in Wit Rivier?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Wit Rivier?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Wit Rivier?
March is the wettest month with about 16 mm of precipitation on 4 wet days.