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Grünau, Namibia

Karas Region · Namibia

Grünau is a small town in Karas Region, Namibia with a population of 509. Elevation: 3,517 ft (1,072 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

509 Population 241/sq mi density
3,517 ft Elevation 1,072 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
5.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Windhoek Timezone

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About Grünau

Grünau

Grünau is a settlement in the ǁKaras Region of southern Namibia, west of Karasburg. It is linked to the South African border posts near Noordoewer via the B1 and near Nakop via the B3. Grünau belongs to the Karasburg electoral constituency.

People

Population509
Density241/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain5.3 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation3,517 ft (1,072 m)
Population509
Population Density241 / sq mi
Elevation3,517 ft (1,072 m)
Coordinates-27.7337°, 18.3801°
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek
Country🇳🇦 Namibia
State / ProvinceKaras Region
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation5.3 inches (134 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Grünau

Grünau is a small town in Namibia (Karas Region) with a population of 509. The city sits at an elevation of 3,517 feet (1,072 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.

Grünau enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 5.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,517 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above Namibia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,517 ft (1,072 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density241/sq mi
Coordinates-27.7337°N, 18.3801°W
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.3"
86% below Namibia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.26"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 27, 2021.

Jun 27, 2021 102 km ENE of Karasburg, Namibia M4.6 130 km
Mar 11, 1993 41 km SSE of Warmbad, Namibia M4.3 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in Warmest
February 76°F (25°C) 1.2 in
March 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in Wettest
April 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.1 in
July 52°F (11°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
October 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in

Grünau has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 52°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 5.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.3") and August the driest (0.0").

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Hotels in Grünau

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grünau Chalets
Grunau Country Hotel
Vastrap Guest Farm
White House Guest Farm

Cafes in Grünau

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Langpad lekkerte padstal

Train Stations in Grünau

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gemsvlakte
Grabwasser
Grünau

Gas Stations in Grünau

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grünau Motors Shell

Airports Near Grünau

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Canon Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Hobas AirportSmall Airport
Karasburg AirportKASSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Windhoek
Elevation
1,098 m (3,603 ft)
Founded
1902
Website
grunaunamibia.com/

🇳🇦 About Namibia

Capital Windhoek
Population 2,448,255
Area 825,418 km²
GDP (USD) $12,408,271,449
GDP per capita $4,188
HDI 0.665
Life expectancy 67.4 years
Internet users 64.4%
Urban population 50.0%
Currency NAD (Dollar)
Languages Afrikaans, German, English, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Calling code +264
TLD .na
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Namibia

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Mar 21 Independence Day Independence Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Workers' Day Workers' Day
May 4 Cassinga Day Cassinga Day
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension Day
May 25 Africa Day Africa Day
May 28 Genocide Remembrance Day Genocide Remembrance Day
Aug 26 Heroes' Day Heroes' Day
Dec 10 Human Rights Day Human Rights Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Day of Goodwill St. Stephen's Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grünau

What is the population of Grünau?

Grünau has a population of 509 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 241 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Grünau?

Grünau enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.3 inches.

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