Hoba meteorite
Grootfontein, Namibia
The Hoba meteorite is an iron meteorite located in the Otjozondjupa Region near Grootfontein, Namibia. It is a national monument of Namibia made of ferronickel. This sight is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The cooler months from May through August experience daily highs between 22 °C and 25 °C and lows between 8 °C and 12 °C with almost no rain, making them suitable for a visit. January and February are the warmest and wettest months, with daily highs around 27 °C to 28 °C and rain falling on 13 to 15 days. Admission is 250 NAD.
The site is located 343 km from the capital Windhoek. The nearest airport is Halali Airport, situated 167 km away, while Hosea Kutako International Airport is 325 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is October, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is January, with about 143 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
| Average low, °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 143 | 124 | 89 | 36 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 55 | 78 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
