AI-generatedGrootfontein at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jul
- Warmest month
- Oct · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,790 h
- Rain a year
- 569 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,432 m
Climate in Grootfontein
Grootfontein has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. October is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while June is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 2,790 hours of sunshine a year, Grootfontein is sunny; September is the sunniest month with 8.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Grootfontein
The best time to visit Grootfontein is from May to July. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to July, when the trails are largely free of snow. In October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is January with 140 mm of precipitation.
Grootfontein through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Grootfontein in spring
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 32–34 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Grootfontein in summer
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 29–31 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Grootfontein in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 27–29 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Grootfontein in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–28 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Jul
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Peak heat
Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: June – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – July
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 33°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 33°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
06:1818:49
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:04–06:47 · evening 18:19–19:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:56–06:04 · evening 19:02–19:11
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Grootfontein compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 33° from start to end. The days get 0.5 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 33° | 33° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 18° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 12.8 h |
What is the weather like in Grootfontein in October?
In October, Grootfontein is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Grootfontein.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 31 min06:18 – 18:49
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 30 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 28 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %93 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %99 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Grootfontein
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Grootfontein: score 97 against 48. In June, days are 10 °C cooler than in October. June has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 97better |
| Daytime high | 34° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 8.6 hbetter | 8.0 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 19 mm | 0 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Grootfontein month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
32January30° · 6.5 h
In January, Grootfontein is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 140 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Grootfontein.
Grootfontein in January40February29° · 6.4 h
In February, Grootfontein is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 124 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Grootfontein.
Grootfontein in February45March29° · 6.5 h
In March, Grootfontein is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 92 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Grootfontein.
Grootfontein in March69April28° · 7.3 h
In April, Grootfontein is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 32 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Grootfontein.
Grootfontein in April83May27° · 8.1 h
In May, Grootfontein is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Grootfontein.
Grootfontein in May97June24° · 8.0 h
In June, Grootfontein is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Grootfontein.
Grootfontein in June97July24° · 8.0 h
In July, Grootfontein is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Grootfontein.
Grootfontein in July75August28° · 8.5 h
In August, Grootfontein is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Grootfontein.
Grootfontein in August49September32° · 8.6 h
In September, Grootfontein is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Grootfontein.
Grootfontein in September48October34° · 8.6 h
In October, Grootfontein is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Grootfontein.
Grootfontein in October34November33° · 7.9 h
In November, Grootfontein is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 56 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Grootfontein.
Grootfontein in November27December31° · 7.2 h
In December, Grootfontein is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 101 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Grootfontein.
Grootfontein in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Grootfontein
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in July (8°), the warmest in December (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from October to April.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 32 | 30° | 18° | 6.5 h | 16 | 140 |
| FebruaryFeb | 40 | 29° | 18° | 6.4 h | 14 | 124 |
| MarchMar | 45 | 29° | 17° | 6.5 h | 14 | 92 |
| AprilApr | 69 | 28° | 15° | 7.3 h | 5 | 32 |
| MayMay | 83 | 27° | 12° | 8.1 h | 1 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 97 | 24° | 8° | 8.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 97 | 24° | 8° | 8.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 75 | 28° | 10° | 8.5 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 49 | 32° | 14° | 8.6 h | 1 | 4 |
| OctoberOct | 48 | 34° | 17° | 8.6 h | 4 | 19 |
| NovemberNov | 34 | 33° | 18° | 7.9 h | 10 | 56 |
| DecemberDec | 27 | 31° | 18° | 7.2 h | 14 | 101 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Grootfontein
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.6 of 12.5 hours of daylight in Grootfontein, 69 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Grootfontein: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Grootfontein has about 4 rainy days with 19 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Grootfontein
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in November (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Grootfontein
How breezy and how cloudy Grootfontein is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Grootfontein typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 30 % of the sky over Grootfontein: mostly sunny, with about 8.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Grootfontein
How often the day gets hot in Grootfontein (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Grootfontein has about 28 hot days, with an average daytime high of 34 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
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Grootfontein in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Grootfontein has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 30).
- 62
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 28 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 86
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 83
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 48
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 30
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 15 min
- Distance
- 8,100 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Grootfontein vs Windhoek
In October Windhoek has the better holiday weather (score 57 vs 48). During the day Windhoek is 3 °C cooler than Grootfontein.
| in October | Grootfontein | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 57 |
| Daytime high | 34° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 2 |
| Best time | May – Jul | Apr – Sep |
Through the year
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- 3Windhoek31°72
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- 5GrootfonteinThis page34°48
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Frequently asked questions about Grootfontein
When is the best time to visit Grootfontein?
The best time to visit Grootfontein is from May to July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Grootfontein?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 17 °C. June is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Grootfontein?
The wettest month is January with 140 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Grootfontein get?
Grootfontein gets around 2,790 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is September with 8.6 hours a day; in February there are 6.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Grootfontein in?
Grootfontein is on UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Grootfontein?
A nonstop flight from London to Grootfontein takes about 10 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,100 km.
Which school holidays are best for Grootfontein?
Grootfontein has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 30). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 62, May half-term 86, summer holidays 83, October half-term 48, Christmas holidays 30.