AI-generatedRehoboth at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Dec · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,160 h
- Rain a year
- 236 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,391 m
Climate in Rehoboth
Rehoboth has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. December is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while July is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 3,160 hours of sunshine a year, Rehoboth is very sunny; December is the sunniest month with 9.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Rehoboth
The best time to visit Rehoboth is from May to August. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to August, when the trails are largely free of snow. From November to December it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is January with 66 mm of precipitation.
Rehoboth through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Rehoboth in spring
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 30–33 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Rehoboth in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 32–34 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Rehoboth in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 27–31 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Rehoboth in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Aug
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Peak heat
Nov – Dec
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 – August
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°
06:1918:55
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 06:05–06:49 · evening 18:25–19:09
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:56–06:05 · evening 19:09–19:18
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 Rehoboth compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 32° at the start of the month to 33° at the end. The days get 0.6 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 33° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 15° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 12.9 h |
What is the weather like in Rehoboth in October?
In October, Rehoboth is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.4 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 Rehoboth.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 36 min06:19 – 18:55
- 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
- 20 %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 Rehoboth
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 Rehoboth: score 97 against 50. In July, days are 9 °C cooler than in October. July has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 50 | 97better |
| Daytime high | 33° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 5° |
| Sunshine | 9.4 hbetter | 8.0 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 6 mm | 0 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Rehoboth month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
40January32° · 9.2 h
In January, Rehoboth is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 66 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Rehoboth.
Rehoboth in January39February32° · 8.2 h
In February, Rehoboth is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 61 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rehoboth.
Rehoboth in February49March31° · 8.2 h
In March, Rehoboth is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Rehoboth.
Rehoboth in March67April29° · 8.0 h
In April, Rehoboth is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Rehoboth.
Rehoboth in April84May27° · 8.0 h
In May, Rehoboth is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Rehoboth.
Rehoboth in May96June24° · 7.9 h
In June, Rehoboth is warm: daytime highs average 24 °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, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Rehoboth.
Rehoboth in June97July24° · 8.0 h
In July, Rehoboth is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °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 Rehoboth.
Rehoboth in July86August27° · 8.5 h
In August, Rehoboth is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Rehoboth.
Rehoboth in August61September30° · 8.9 h
In September, Rehoboth is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Rehoboth.
Rehoboth in September50October33° · 9.4 h
In October, Rehoboth is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.4 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 Rehoboth.
Rehoboth in October50November33° · 9.6 h
In November, Rehoboth is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Rehoboth.
Rehoboth in November49December34° · 9.9 h
In December, Rehoboth is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Rehoboth.
Rehoboth 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 Rehoboth
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (5°), the warmest in January (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from November to March. 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 | 40 | 32° | 18° | 9.2 h | 9 | 66 |
| FebruaryFeb | 39 | 32° | 18° | 8.2 h | 9 | 61 |
| MarchMar | 49 | 31° | 17° | 8.2 h | 7 | 43 |
| AprilApr | 67 | 29° | 14° | 8.0 h | 4 | 20 |
| MayMay | 84 | 27° | 10° | 8.0 h | 1 | 2 |
| JuneJun | 96 | 24° | 6° | 7.9 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 97 | 24° | 5° | 8.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 86 | 27° | 7° | 8.5 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 61 | 30° | 10° | 8.9 h | 0 | 1 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 33° | 14° | 9.4 h | 2 | 6 |
| NovemberNov | 50 | 33° | 15° | 9.6 h | 2 | 12 |
| DecemberDec | 49 | 34° | 17° | 9.9 h | 4 | 23 |
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 Rehoboth
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 9.4 of 12.6 hours of daylight in Rehoboth, 75 % 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 Rehoboth: 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, Rehoboth has about 2 rainy days with 6 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Rehoboth
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 Rehoboth
How breezy and how cloudy Rehoboth 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 Rehoboth 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 20 % of the sky over Rehoboth: mostly sunny, with about 9.4 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 Rehoboth
How often the day gets hot in Rehoboth (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, Rehoboth has about 27 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 Rehoboth
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Rehoboth 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.
Rehoboth has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 45).
- 62
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 86
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 45
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 7 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 45 min
- Distance
- 8,490 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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Rehoboth vs Windhoek
In October Windhoek has the better holiday weather (score 57 vs 50). During the day Windhoek is 2 °C cooler than Rehoboth.
| in October | Rehoboth | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 50 | 57 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Best time | May – Aug | Apr – Sep |
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In October, Rehoboth ranks 6 of 14 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Rehoboth
When is the best time to visit Rehoboth?
The best time to visit Rehoboth is from May to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Rehoboth?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 17 °C. July is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Rehoboth?
The wettest month is January with 66 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Rehoboth get?
Rehoboth gets around 3,160 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 9.9 hours a day; in June there are 7.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Rehoboth in?
Rehoboth is on UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Rehoboth?
A nonstop flight from London to Rehoboth takes about 10 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,490 km.
Which school holidays are best for Rehoboth?
Rehoboth has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 45). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 62, May half-term 86, summer holidays 90, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 45.