AI-generatedKeetmanshoop at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jan · 36°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,380 h
- Rain a year
- 222 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 998 m
Climate in Keetmanshoop
Keetmanshoop has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. January is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while July is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 3,380 hours of sunshine a year, Keetmanshoop is very sunny; December is the sunniest month with 11.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Keetmanshoop
The best time to visit Keetmanshoop is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to August. From November to March it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. The wettest month is February with 56 mm of precipitation.
Keetmanshoop through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Keetmanshoop in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 30–34 °C by day
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Keetmanshoop in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 35–36 °C by day
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Keetmanshoop in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 28–34 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Keetmanshoop in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 23–26 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Aug
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Nov – Mar
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
06:1318:53
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 05:58–06:44 · evening 18:23–19:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:49–05:58 · evening 19:08–19:17
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 Keetmanshoop compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 31° at the start of the month to 34° at the end. The days get 0.7 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 34° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 15° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 13.1 h |
What is the weather like in Keetmanshoop in October?
In October, Keetmanshoop is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Keetmanshoop.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 41 min06:13 – 18:53
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 26 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 20 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 24 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %28 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Keetmanshoop
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Keetmanshoop: score 98 against 64. In August, days are 7 °C cooler than in October. August has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours less a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 64 | 98better |
| Daytime high | 33° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 10.1 hbetter | 8.4 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 7 mm | 2 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Keetmanshoop month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
44January36° · 10.5 h
In January, Keetmanshoop is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Keetmanshoop.
Keetmanshoop in January42February35° · 9.6 h
In February, Keetmanshoop is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 56 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Keetmanshoop.
Keetmanshoop in February51March34° · 9.1 h
In March, Keetmanshoop is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Keetmanshoop.
Keetmanshoop in March75April31° · 8.5 h
In April, Keetmanshoop is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Keetmanshoop.
Keetmanshoop in April94May28° · 8.2 h
In May, Keetmanshoop is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Keetmanshoop.
Keetmanshoop in May96June24° · 7.8 h
In June, Keetmanshoop is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Keetmanshoop.
Keetmanshoop in June96July23° · 7.9 h
In July, Keetmanshoop is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Keetmanshoop.
Keetmanshoop in July98August26° · 8.4 h
In August, Keetmanshoop is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Keetmanshoop.
Keetmanshoop in August84September30° · 9.2 h
In September, Keetmanshoop is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Keetmanshoop.
Keetmanshoop in September64October33° · 10.1 h
In October, Keetmanshoop is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Keetmanshoop.
Keetmanshoop in October55November34° · 10.6 h
In November, Keetmanshoop is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Keetmanshoop.
Keetmanshoop in November50December36° · 11.2 h
In December, Keetmanshoop is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Keetmanshoop.
Keetmanshoop in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Keetmanshoop
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (6°), the warmest in February (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in February; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from March to April and from November to January. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to August, so the room should be heated.
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 | 44 | 36° | 19° | 10.5 h | 7 | 50 |
| FebruaryFeb | 42 | 35° | 20° | 9.6 h | 8 | 56 |
| MarchMar | 51 | 34° | 19° | 9.1 h | 6 | 44 |
| AprilApr | 75 | 31° | 15° | 8.5 h | 3 | 22 |
| MayMay | 94 | 28° | 11° | 8.2 h | 1 | 5 |
| JuneJun | 96 | 24° | 7° | 7.8 h | 1 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 96 | 23° | 6° | 7.9 h | 1 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 98 | 26° | 7° | 8.4 h | 0 | 2 |
| SeptemberSep | 84 | 30° | 10° | 9.2 h | 1 | 3 |
| OctoberOct | 64 | 33° | 14° | 10.1 h | 2 | 7 |
| NovemberNov | 55 | 34° | 16° | 10.6 h | 2 | 10 |
| DecemberDec | 50 | 36° | 18° | 11.2 h | 3 | 20 |
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
Sunshine hours in Keetmanshoop
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 10.1 of 12.7 hours of daylight in Keetmanshoop, 80 % 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
Rain in Keetmanshoop: 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, Keetmanshoop has about 2 rainy days with 7 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Keetmanshoop
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 13).
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Keetmanshoop
How breezy and how cloudy Keetmanshoop 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 Keetmanshoop typically peaks at 26 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 20 % of the sky over Keetmanshoop: mostly clear, with about 10.1 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Keetmanshoop
How often the day gets hot in Keetmanshoop (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, Keetmanshoop has about 24 hot days, with an average daytime high of 33 °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
Planning a trip to Keetmanshoop
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Keetmanshoop 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.
Keetmanshoop has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 47).
- 68
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 94
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 97
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 64
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 47
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 10.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 10 min
- Distance
- 8,870 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.
Good to know: Namibia
- Currency
- Namibian Dollar (NAD)
- Language
- English
- Sockets
- Type D, M · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +264
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Keetmanshoop vs Mariental
In October Keetmanshoop has the better holiday weather (score 64 vs 56). During the day Mariental is 1 °C warmer than Keetmanshoop.
| in October | Keetmanshoop | Mariental |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 64 | 56 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 34° |
| Sunshine | 10 h | 10 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jun – Aug |
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In October, Keetmanshoop ranks 5 of 14 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Keetmanshoop
When is the best time to visit Keetmanshoop?
The best time to visit Keetmanshoop is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Keetmanshoop?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 19 °C. July is the coolest month at 23 °C.
When does it rain most in Keetmanshoop?
The wettest month is February with 56 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Keetmanshoop get?
Keetmanshoop gets around 3,380 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 11.2 hours a day; in June there are 7.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Keetmanshoop in?
Keetmanshoop is on UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Keetmanshoop?
A nonstop flight from London to Keetmanshoop takes about 11 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,870 km.
Which school holidays are best for Keetmanshoop?
Keetmanshoop has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 47). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 68, May half-term 94, summer holidays 97, October half-term 64, Christmas holidays 47.