Karas Region, Namibia
Wortel
Wortel is a locality in Karas Region, Namibia, 916 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now19°C
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Population–
Local time05:32
28.02° S, 18.63° EElevation 916 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low29° / 12°
Rain this month6mm
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Best: May · Jul–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Wortel at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:01 · 18:5912 h 58 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous95% · 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
21 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
2 mm of rain
Weather in Wortel
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
19°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 9 km/h · humidity 39%
Today24 Oct37°19°
Sun25 Oct38°19°
Mon26 Oct30°18°
Tue27 Oct32°14°
Wed28 Oct34°15°
Thu29 Oct38°20°
Fri30 Oct40°24°
Sat31 Oct37°22°
Sun1 Nov35°20°
When to go to Wortel
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 | 56 | 61 | 83 | 99 | 95 | 97 | 99 | 92 | 81 | 72 | 60 |
| High | 34° | 34° | 32° | 28° | 24° | 21° | 20° | 22° | 26° | 29° | 31° | 33° |
| Low | 18° | 18° | 17° | 14° | 11° | 7° | 7° | 8° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 16° |
| Rain (mm) | 16 | 20 | 21 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 10 |
| Wet days | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
What's on in Wortel
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 Wortel
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Wortel?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Wortel.
What is the hottest month in Wortel?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Wortel?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Wortel?
March is the wettest month with about 21 mm of precipitation on 4 wet days.