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Rundu Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Temperatures in Rundu experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons. Days can be very hot, while the cooler months tend to be warm. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The weather in Rundu changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 36°C in October to a comfortable 27°C in the coolest month, July.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 10°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Rundu receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 684 mm annually. The climate in Rundu shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in January, with an average of 173 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.1 mm of rainfall over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Rundu Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Rundu

Sun   Jan 12
30°C | 20°C
S 3 m/s
1 mm
broken clouds and small chance of rain

broken clouds and small chance of rain

Mon   Jan 13
33°C | 19°C
S 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Tue   Jan 14
34°C | 21°C
S 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Rundu in Namibia

The best time to visit is during the drier months: April, May, June, July, August, September and October.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Rundu?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January and February.
  • Does Rundu have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Rundu?
    October has an average maximum temperature of 36°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Rundu?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Rundu?
    January tops the wettest month list with 173 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Rundu?
    August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.