Fish River Canyon
Fish River Canyon is a natural heritage site located in the Karas Region of Namibia. It holds status as a national monument and is a Tentative World Heritage Site. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Namibia, ranking 7th among the country's sights on Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The canyon experiences significant temperature shifts throughout the year. Winter months from June to August are the coolest, with daily highs between 22 °C and 24 °C and lows around 8 °C to 9 °C, making them suitable for exploration without extreme heat. Summers from December to February are hot, with daily highs reaching 35 °C to 36 °C. Rainfall is minimal year-round, with the highest levels occurring in March at 12 mm.
The nearest airport is Oranjemund Airport, located 147 km away. Travelers arriving from the capital city, Windhoek, face a distance of 575 km. Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek is 583 km from the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 36 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 35 | 36 | 34 | 31 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 35 |
| Average low, °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 |
| Rainfall, mm | 7 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
