A mixed weather pattern is expected across Namibia today, with cloud spreading over the north and east from Gobabis to Rundu. Meanwhile, drizzle is settling over Keetmanshoop, Mariental, and Swakopmund, and the coast is expected to keep its damp, cloudy feel. Temperatures vary across the country, with Rundu being the warmest at 36°C and Keetmanshoop staying coolest at 11°C this morning.
The weather forecast for today indicates that Oranjemund has a very high chance of heavy rain or thunderstorms, with a 92% probability. Residents and visitors heading to Oranjemund are advised to pack a raincoat and drive carefully on wet roads. This alert is derived from the forecast against fixed thresholds, and Namibia publishes no public official warnings feed.
In the Khomas region, Windhoek is expected to experience partly cloudy weather, with a low of 15°C and a high of 29°C. The wind is blowing at 23 km/h from the west. Rehoboth is expected to experience light drizzle, with a low of 15°C and a high of 30°C. The wind is blowing at 33 km/h from the west. Okahandja is expected to be cloudy, with a low of 17°C and a high of 32°C.
In the Erongo region, Swakopmund is expected to experience light drizzle, with a low of 13°C and a high of 19°C. The wind is blowing at 28 km/h from the south. Walvis Bay is expected to be cloudy, with a low of 13°C and a high of 21°C. The wind is blowing at 30 km/h from the south. Henties Bay is expected to experience light drizzle, with a low of 13°C and a high of 18°C.
In the Karas region, Keetmanshoop is expected to experience drizzle, with a low of 11°C and a high of 24°C. The wind is blowing at 30 km/h from the south. Luderitz is expected to experience light drizzle, with a low of 14°C and a high of 17°C. The wind is blowing at 19 km/h from the south. Oranjemund is expected to experience showers and thundershowers, with a low of 14°C and a high of 18°C.
In other regions, Mariental in the Hardap region is expected to experience drizzle, with a low of 16°C and a high of 32°C. The wind is blowing at 28 km/h from the west. Gobabis in the Omaheke region is expected to be cloudy, with a low of 17°C and a high of 34°C. The wind is blowing at 33 km/h from the northwest. Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa region is expected to be cloudy, with a low of 19°C and a high of 32°C.
The weather forecast for the next few days is expected to vary across the country. Residents and visitors are advised to check the forecast regularly for updates. The forecast data is provided by Open-Meteo, using ECMWF, ICON, and GFS models, as well as various third-party providers and AI tools. Weather alerts are derived from the forecast, and for official warnings, residents are advised to check with the Namibia Meteorological Service.
Key points
- Oranjemund is expected to experience a high chance of heavy rain or thunderstorms today, with a 92% probability.
- The weather forecast for today indicates a mixed pattern across the country, with clouds spreading over the north and east, and drizzle settling over several areas.
- Residents and visitors are advised to check the forecast regularly for updates and to take necessary precautions when traveling to areas expected to experience heavy rain or thunderstorms.
