When is the best time to go to Grootfontein

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Grootfontein, Namibia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Grootfontein weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Grootfontein are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Grootfontein January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 137mm 8.2hrs 14hrs

Hot and wet weather often prevails in Grootfontein during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Grootfontein for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Grootfontein and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Grootfontein with around 137mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Grootfontein February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 123mm 8hrs 13.5hrs

February in Grootfontein is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Grootfontein for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Grootfontein and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Grootfontein with around 123mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Grootfontein weather in February »

March

Grootfontein March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 99mm 8.4hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Grootfontein is characteristically warm and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Grootfontein.

March is in the fall / autumn in Grootfontein and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Grootfontein with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Grootfontein weather in March »

April

Grootfontein April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 47mm 9.6hrs 12.4hrs

Grootfontein's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Grootfontein, with some very good weather at this time of year.

April is in the fall / autumn in Grootfontein and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Grootfontein with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Grootfontein May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 3mm 10.9hrs 12hrs

May is a very dry month in Grootfontein and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Grootfontein, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Grootfontein and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Grootfontein with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Grootfontein weather in May »

June

Grootfontein June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 2mm 11.1hrs 14hrs

June is a very dry month in Grootfontein and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Grootfontein, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Grootfontein and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Grootfontein with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Grootfontein weather in June »

July

Grootfontein July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 0mm 11.4hrs 13.5hrs

July in Grootfontein is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Grootfontein, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Grootfontein and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Grootfontein with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Grootfontein weather in July »

August

Grootfontein August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 2mm 11.3hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Grootfontein is characteristically mild and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Grootfontein, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Grootfontein and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Grootfontein with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Grootfontein weather in August »

September

Grootfontein September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 4mm 10.8hrs 12.4hrs

Grootfontein's weather in September is typically warm and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Grootfontein, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Grootfontein and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Grootfontein with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Grootfontein weather in September »

October

Grootfontein October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 19mm 9.7hrs 12hrs

October is a dry month in Grootfontein and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Grootfontein, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Grootfontein and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Grootfontein with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Grootfontein weather in October »

November

Grootfontein November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 58mm 9.4hrs 14hrs

November in Grootfontein is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Grootfontein.

November is in the spring in Grootfontein and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Grootfontein with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Grootfontein weather in November »

December

Grootfontein December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 67mm 9.6hrs 13.5hrs

December in Grootfontein is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Grootfontein for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Grootfontein and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Grootfontein with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Grootfontein weather in December »

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Grootfontein weather stats

Grootfontein weather statistics
Hottest month: December 31.7°C 89.1°F
Driest month: July 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: July 11.4hrs
Coldest month: July 23.2°C 73.8°F
Wettest month: January 137mm 5.4ins
Warmest sea: February 22.4°C 72.3°F
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