The best times to visit Khorixas for ideal weather are

April 16th to June 3rd

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Khorixas Travel Info

Weather in Khorixas

Temperature

Average temperatures in Khorixas vary greatly. Considering humidity, temperatures feel nice most of the year, excluding some hot weeks in the summer, with a very low chance of precipitation throughout the year. The area is somewhat temperate — in the 59th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Khorixas, the hottest months are October, November, and then January. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally early October where highs are regularly around 97.7°F (36.5°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 64°F (17.8°C) at night.

Khorixas Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Khorixas Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Khorixas Perceived Temperature (F)

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Khorixas Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Khorixas Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 92 74.5 61.2
Feb 86.9 72.2 62.3
Mar 86 70.6 61.2
Apr 85.7 68.9 55.4
May 83.2 63.6 45.9
Jun 79 57.9 39
Jul 80.5 61.3 42.9
Aug 83.4 63.9 45.6
Sep 93.5 73.6 53.1
Oct 96.1 77 57.5
Nov 94.3 75.6 59
Dec 91 72.9 60.1

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 33.3 23.6 16.2
Feb 30.5 22.3 16.8
Mar 30 21.4 16.2
Apr 29.8 20.5 13
May 28.4 17.6 7.7
Jun 26.1 14.4 3.9
Jul 26.9 16.3 6.1
Aug 28.6 17.7 7.6
Sep 34.2 23.1 11.7
Oct 35.6 25 14.2
Nov 34.6 24.2 15
Dec 32.8 22.7 15.6

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Khorixas are May, June, and then July. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early May. For example, on the week of April 30th there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in mid February with an average of 2 days of significant precipitation the week of February 19th.

When can you find snow in Khorixas? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Khorixas.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Khorixas (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 5% 0 0.8
Feb 25% 0 1.7
Mar 21% 0 2.6
Apr 13% 0 0.9
May 0% 0 0
Jun 0% 0 0
Jul 0% 0 0
Aug 0% 0 0
Sep 0% 0 0
Oct 0% 0 0
Nov 0% 0 0.1
Dec 1% 0 0.2

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 5 0 2
Feb 25 0 4.3
Mar 21 0 6.6
Apr 13 0 2.3
May 0 0 0
Jun 0 0 0
Jul 0 0 0
Aug 0 0 0
Sep 0 0 0
Oct 0 0 0
Nov 0 0 0.3
Dec 1 0 0.5

 

Humidity and Wind

Khorixas has some very humid months, with some extremely dry months. The least humid month is October (10% relative humidity), and the most humid month is March (75.8%).

Wind in Khorixas is usually calm. The windiest month is October, followed by January and December. October’s average wind speed of around 5.4 knots (6.2 MPH or 9.9 KPH) is considered “a light breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in late October to early November where average top sustained speeds reach 10.3 knots, which is considered a gentle breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Khorixas.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 5.1 Light breeze 9.1 Gentle breeze
Feb 4 Light breeze 7.9 Gentle breeze
Mar 3.9 Barely noticeable 7.8 Gentle breeze
Apr 4 Light breeze 7.4 Gentle breeze
May 3.5 Barely noticeable 7.1 Gentle breeze
Jun 4 Light breeze 7.4 Gentle breeze
Jul 4.6 Light breeze 8.2 Gentle breeze
Aug 4.3 Light breeze 7.4 Gentle breeze
Sep 4.5 Light breeze 8.2 Gentle breeze
Oct 5.4 Light breeze 9.8 Gentle breeze
Nov 4.8 Light breeze 9.2 Gentle breeze
Dec 4.9 Light breeze 9.1 Gentle breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 41.4%
Feb 66.3%
Mar 75.8%
Apr 55.9%
May 28.1%
Jun 17.8%
Jul 22%
Aug 12.7%
Sep 10.2%
Oct 10%
Nov 23.9%
Dec 31.1%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Khorixas?

Our best data indicates this area is somewhat safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are travel warnings for Namibia; exercise a high degree of caution. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Nov 29, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Khorixas, Namibia is September, followed by April and August. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Khorixas in October. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 55 in October means 55% of the tourists vs. September.

 

 

Overall Khorixas Travel Experience by Season

Fall (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Highs range from 87.4°F (30.8°C) and 80.3°F (26.8°C) with colder temperatures in the later months. Rain is rare with 0 to 6 days of significant precipitation per month. Fall is the busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Winter (June through August)

The middle-year months have comfortably cool weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see the least precipitation with about 0 days of precipitation per month. June – August is fairly slow season for tourism in Khorixas, so lodging and other accommodations may cost slightly less.

Spring (September through November)

Spring daily highs range from 97.7°F (36.5°C) and 92.2°F (33.4°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a trivial amount: approximately 0 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Summer (December through February)

Weather is perfect this time of year in Khorixas to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 97.5°F (36.4°C) and 84.4°F (29.1°C). On average, it rains or snows a smalll amount: 0 to 7 times per month. These times of year are the second busiest with tourists.

 

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