namibia rain – Travel Namibia

November 19, 2012

Rain 2012: Pitter patter, here and there

The good news from the Namibia weather service is that for the next few days rain is in, and heat is out. Meteorologist Simon Dirkse said that the […]

December 22, 2012

Summer rains in Namibia

‘It never rains, but it pours’ is a good way to describe much of Namibia’s rainfall. By Annabelle Venter Namibia’s rainfall typically takes place during the summer […]

March 25, 2013

Magic rain through the lens of Paul van Schalkwyk

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Namibia’s 2012/2013 summer was marked by mostly dry and hot conditions. Very little rain fell in the major parts of the country, leading weather experts to conclude […]

October 28, 2021

When the rains come down

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]We moved into the area in 2012. This was after some massive rainfall across Namibia in 2011. It meant that we arrived into a […]

March 7, 2023

Have you ever smelt the rain?

Delve into the enchanting world of petrichor, the earthy scent after rain. Geosmin and β-ionones create nostalgic memories, scientific significance, and awe-inspiring connections to the environment's wonders.