Fish River Canyon Climate by Month
Fish River Canyon experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very warm days
to pleasant weather.
The area is known for its low rainfall.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Fish River Canyon is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 35°C in January, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 22°C during cooler months like July. At night, temperatures typically average around 8°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Fish River Canyon is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 100 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, February receives low rainfall, averaging 22 mm of precipitation, recorded across 3 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 3.1 mm over a single rainy day.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
The best time of year to visit Fish River Canyon in Namibia
During the months of May, June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
January has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 22 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.
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