Namaqualand Weather & Climate: South Africa

Climate by month across Namaqualand, South Africa, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Namaqualand

Namaqualand in South Africa sees its peak temperatures in February (31°C (88°F)) and its coolest in July (19°C (66°F)). For a full breakdown of what to expect throughout the year, we've put together a climate overview based on data from Springbok, the region's most visited city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

Namaqualand offers pleasant conditions in April, May, June, July, August, September and October, with temperatures typically ranging from 19°C (66°F) to 27°C (81°F).

The peak of the heat usually falls in January, February and March.

When it comes to rainfall, Namaqualand maintains fairly consistent rainfall patterns throughout the year, with June seeing 20 mm (0.8 in) and December receiving 7 mm (0.3 in). The driest period occurs in January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December, with rainfall remaining under 19 mm (0.7 in).

January is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.

Explore Namaqualand by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Namaqualand — and find the best time to visit. (based on Springbok)

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Springbok Port Nolloth Nababeep Garies Kamieskroon
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Climate map of Namaqualand

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Springbok 19°C (66°F) 31°C (88°F) 7°C (45°F) 17°C (63°F) 173 mm (6.8 in) 3,691 hours
Port Nolloth 19°C (66°F) 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 17°C (63°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Nababeep 19°C (66°F) 31°C (88°F) 7°C (45°F) 17°C (63°F) 171 mm (6.7 in) 3,691 hours
Garies 21°C (70°F) 30°C (86°F) 7°C (45°F) 16°C (61°F) 218 mm (8.6 in)
Kamieskroon 20°C (68°F) 31°C (88°F) 7°C (45°F) 16°C (61°F) 202 mm (8 in) 3,691 hours

Places in Namaqualand, South Africa

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