Tripomatic

Omaruru

Town · 🇳🇦 Namibia
Population 10,767
Area 20 km²
Time zone Africa/Windhoek
Omaruru

Omaruru – Planning a Trip?

Build your day-by-day itinerary in the Tripomatic app.

Start Planning
Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

Featured Lists

Robur.q / CC BY-SA 4.0

Omaruru Essentials

This collection highlights the geological and historical landmarks of the Namib Desert. It features the towering red sand dunes of Sossusvlei and the stark white clay pan of Deadvlei, home to 900-year-old dead camel thorn trees. The list includes the 30-meter deep Sesriem Canyon, the 1909 Eduard Bohlen shipwreck stranded in the sand, and the mysterious barren patches known as Fairy Circles. It also showcases Duwisib Castle, a stone fortress built in 1908, and the private NamibRand Nature Reserve.

12 places
Texasranger92 / CC BY-SA 3.0 de

Outdoor Adventures

This collection features the iconic desert landscapes of the Namib-Naukluft National Park. It includes the ancient white clay pan of Deadvlei, known for its 900-year-old scorched camel thorn trees, and the expansive Sossusvlei salt pan. The list highlights massive sand formations like the 170-meter-high Dune 45 and Big Daddy, the tallest dune in the area at 325 meters. Scenic viewpoints like Elim Dune and Vlei View provide perspectives over the red sand sea and the surrounding Tsaris Mountains.

6 places

Omaruru — Map

Omaruru — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May, June, July, August, September

Select a month

Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 36° (feels like 33°) · extremes 15°–40°
  • 20° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 25 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 15 · extreme
Up to 21 days above 35°

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 35° (feels like 33°) · extremes 15°–40°
  • 20° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 14 · extreme
Up to 17 days above 35°

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 34° (feels like 31°) · extremes 13°–38°
  • 19° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 26 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 12 · extreme
Up to 13 days above 35°

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 31° (feels like 28°) · extremes 10°–35°
  • 16° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 26 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 28° (feels like 24°) · extremes 6°–32°
  • 12° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 29 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 25° (feels like 20°) · extremes 3°–29°
  • 9° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 29 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 25° (feels like 19°) · extremes 2°–29°
  • 8° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 30 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 27° (feels like 21°) · extremes 3°–32°
  • 9° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 30 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 31° (feels like 25°) · extremes 6°–36°
  • 12° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 28 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in October

Fair
  • 34° (feels like 29°) · extremes 8°–38°
  • 15° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 28 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 11 · extreme
Up to 13 days above 35°

Typical weather in November

Fair
  • 35° (feels like 30°) · extremes 10°–39°
  • 17° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 27 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 13 · extreme
Up to 16 days above 35°

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 36° (feels like 32°) · extremes 13°–40°
  • 18° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 28 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 14 · extreme
Up to 22 days above 35°

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Namibian Dollar NAD · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type D
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
English
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Left
Calling code
+264
Learn more

Tours & Activities

Namib
Drive
Deadvlei
Drive
Sossusvlei

Omaruru – Plan Your Days

Turn the places from this guide into a real itinerary, with smart routing, time estimates, and everything you need for a perfect trip.

Start Planning
Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play
3M+ downloads · 4.6 stars · 15 years of trip planning
QR code
Scan to download the app

Related destinations

Namibia

Other Destinations

Zambezi Region Hardap Region Namib-Naukluft National Park Walvisbay Urban Etosha National Park Keetmanshoop Urban Constituency Rehoboth West Oranjemund Constituency Etosha Pan Kunene River Conservancy Erongo Mountain Nature Sanctuary Waterberg Plateau Park Gobabis Khorixas Oshakati West

Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata, Wikipedia, Tripomatic, Official websites, geoBoundaries (CC BY 4.0).