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Rundu Climate by Month

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 day and night temperature

The weather in Rundu changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Typically, 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 temperatures generally dropping to 10°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

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

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.

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    Forecast for Rundu

    Wed   Dec 11
    37°C | 21°C
    NE 14 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Thu   Dec 12
    37°C | 20°C
    W 11 km/h
    1.6 mm
    almost clear and small chance of slight rain

    almost clear and small chance of slight rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    37°C | 21°C
    W 18 km/h
    1.3 mm
    partly cloudy and thunder

    partly cloudy and thunder