Climate Insights for Karasburg
Karas, Namibia
Climate Overview
The climate in Karasburg is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 117 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 35 mm of rainfall. Karasburg is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.The climate in Karasburg is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 70°F and approximately 4.6 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 1.4 in of rainfall. Karasburg is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 44°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Karasburg vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Karasburg vary considerably across the year, with a 50°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 44°F and an average of 57°F. The average daily temperature swing is 28°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Karasburg is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 117 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 35 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 2 mm. That's 34 mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Karasburg is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 4.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.4 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 1.4 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0.1 in. That's 1.3 in less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Karasburg is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Karasburg is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Karasburg is during March, April, May, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 7 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Karasburg is during March, April, May, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.3 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 94°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 44°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Karasburg based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Karasburg based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.