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Grootfontein Climate by Month

The weather in Grootfontein sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year. Temperatures can be very warm at the high end to roughly warm at the low end. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

In Grootfontein, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in October to a comfortable 25°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 8°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Grootfontein receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 633 mm. The climate in Grootfontein shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in January, with an average of 150 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days. In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.1 mm of rainfall over 2 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Grootfontein offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between July (11.2 hours daily) and February (8.6 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Grootfontein in Namibia

During the months of June and July 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:
  • Does Grootfontein have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Grootfontein?
    October has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Grootfontein?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 25°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Grootfontein?
    January tops the wettest month list with 150 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Grootfontein?
    July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Grootfontein?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 335 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Grootfontein

    Thu   Nov 21
    33°C | 19°C
    SE 11 km/h
    0.7 mm
    partly cloudy and thunder

    partly cloudy and thunder

    Fri   Nov 22
    32°C | 20°C
    SE 11 km/h
    0.3 mm
    partly cloudy and slight rain

    partly cloudy and slight rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    34°C | 18°C
    NW 11 km/h
    0.9 mm
    partly cloudy and thunder

    partly cloudy and thunder