AI-generatedMariental at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Dec · 36°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,290 h
- Rain a year
- 183 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,106 m
Climate in Mariental
Mariental has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. December is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while July is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 3,290 hours of sunshine a year, Mariental is very sunny; December is the sunniest month with 10.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Mariental
The best time to visit Mariental is from June to August. Hiking and mountain trips are best from June to July, when the trails are largely free of snow. From October to March it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. The wettest month is January with 47 mm of precipitation.
Mariental through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mariental in spring
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 31–35 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Mariental in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 35–36 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Mariental in autumn
Mar – May
Fair
- 28–34 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Mariental in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Jun – Jul
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Peak heat
Oct – Mar
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: June – August
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 33°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 33°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
06:1518:53
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 06:01–06:45 · evening 18:22–19:07
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:52–06:01 · evening 19:07–19:16
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 Mariental compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 33° at the start of the month to 35° at the end. The days get 0.7 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 33° | 35° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 17° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 13.0 h |
What is the weather like in Mariental in October?
In October, Mariental is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Mariental.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 38 min06:15 – 18:53
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 24 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 19 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 27 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
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
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Mariental
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Mariental: score 97 against 50. In July, days are 10 °C cooler than in October. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours less a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 50 | 97better |
| Daytime high | 34° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 9.7 hbetter | 8.0 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 6 mm | 1 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Mariental month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
43January35° · 9.8 h
In January, Mariental is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Mariental.
Mariental in January43February35° · 8.9 h
In February, Mariental is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Mariental.
Mariental in February45March34° · 8.7 h
In March, Mariental is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Mariental.
Mariental in March55April31° · 8.4 h
In April, Mariental is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Mariental.
Mariental in April74May28° · 8.1 h
In May, Mariental is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Mariental.
Mariental in May96June24° · 7.9 h
In June, Mariental is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Mariental.
Mariental in June97July24° · 8.0 h
In July, Mariental is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °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 Mariental.
Mariental in July83August27° · 8.5 h
In August, Mariental is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °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 an excellent month for a holiday in Mariental.
Mariental in August56September31° · 9.2 h
In September, Mariental is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Mariental.
Mariental in September50October34° · 9.7 h
In October, Mariental is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Mariental.
Mariental in October50November35° · 10.3 h
In November, Mariental is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Mariental.
Mariental in November50December36° · 10.7 h
In December, Mariental is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Mariental.
Mariental 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 Mariental
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°
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in July (6°), the warmest in January (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from December to March; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April and from October to November. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to July, 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 | 43 | 35° | 21° | 9.8 h | 7 | 47 |
| FebruaryFeb | 43 | 35° | 21° | 8.9 h | 7 | 47 |
| MarchMar | 45 | 34° | 20° | 8.7 h | 6 | 32 |
| AprilApr | 55 | 31° | 16° | 8.4 h | 3 | 16 |
| MayMay | 74 | 28° | 12° | 8.1 h | 0 | 2 |
| JuneJun | 96 | 24° | 7° | 7.9 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 97 | 24° | 6° | 8.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 83 | 27° | 8° | 8.5 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 56 | 31° | 12° | 9.2 h | 0 | 1 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 34° | 16° | 9.7 h | 1 | 6 |
| NovemberNov | 50 | 35° | 18° | 10.3 h | 2 | 10 |
| DecemberDec | 50 | 36° | 20° | 10.7 h | 4 | 21 |
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 Mariental
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 9.7 of 12.6 hours of daylight in Mariental, 77 % 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 Mariental: 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, Mariental has about one rainy day with 6 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Mariental
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · 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 Mariental
How breezy and how cloudy Mariental 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 Mariental typically peaks at 24 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 19 % of the sky over Mariental: mostly clear, with about 9.7 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 Mariental
How often the day gets hot in Mariental (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, Mariental has about 27 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
Planning a trip to Mariental
Weather for your travel dates
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Mariental 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.
Mariental has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 47).
- 52
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 88
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 50
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 47
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 10.3 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 10 h 55 min
- Distance
- 8,650 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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Mariental vs Rehoboth
In October the holiday weather in Mariental and Rehoboth is about equally good (score 50 vs 50). During the day Rehoboth is 1 °C cooler than Mariental. Rehoboth gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Mariental | Rehoboth |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 50 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 34° | 33° |
| Sunshine | 10 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 2 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | May – Aug |
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In October, Mariental ranks 6 of 14 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Mariental
When is the best time to visit Mariental?
The best time to visit Mariental is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Mariental?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 20 °C. July is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Mariental?
The wettest month is January with 47 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mariental get?
Mariental gets around 3,290 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 10.7 hours a day; in June there are 7.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Mariental in?
Mariental is on UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Mariental?
A nonstop flight from London to Mariental takes about 10 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,650 km.
Which school holidays are best for Mariental?
Mariental has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 47). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 52, May half-term 78, summer holidays 88, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 47.