Climate Insights for Khorixas

The climate in Khorixas is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 173mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 67mm of rainfall. Khorixas 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: November, October, January. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Temperatures in Khorixas vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 20°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Khorixas is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 173mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 14mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 67mm of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 67mm less than March, 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.

Khorixas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Khorixas, which began on June 21, 2026. Khorixas is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in November at around 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 13°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Khorixas is during May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 2mm per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 35°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Khorixas 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.