Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Mariental.
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Mariental, Hardap region, Namibia, sees big temperature differences between seasons, with December peaking at 36°C (97°F) and July dropping to 24°C (75°F).
With just 216 mm (8.5 in) of annual rainfall, the city has a dry, desert-like climate.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mariental - and find the best time to visit.
Visitors to Mariental can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 36°C (97°F) in December. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 24°C (75°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 22°C (72°F) in December to 6°C (43°F) in July.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Mariental experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 216 mm (8.5 in) annually. Mariental can be quite wet during February, receiving approximately 61 mm (2.4 in) of precipitation over 6 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (August), you will experience much drier conditions, with 0.4 mm (0.02 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Mariental Precipitation page.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather in Mariental. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Mariental has a distinct dry season from March to December, with very hot summers and warm winters.
Daytime highs range from 24°C (75°F) in July to 36°C (97°F) in December. Nighttime lows range from 6°C (43°F) to 22°C (72°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 216 mm (8.5 in). February is the wettest month with 61 mm (2.4 in), while August is the driest with 0.4 mm (0.02 in).
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