Kavango East, Namibia
Makandina
Makandina is a locality in Kavango East, Namibia, 1,079 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now26°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time00:33
18.37° S, 19.89° EElevation 1,079 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low34° / 19°
Rain this month20mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Makandina at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:06 · 18:4412 h 38 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous94% · Moonrise 17:14Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month34°C
Average high in October
Coolest month9°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
153 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Weather in Makandina
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 14 km/h · humidity 21%
Today24 Oct38°24°1.2 mm
Sun25 Oct36°21°
Mon26 Oct36°22°
Tue27 Oct37°22°
Wed28 Oct32°23°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct35°19°4.4 mm
Fri30 Oct36°21°
Sat31 Oct36°24°
Sun1 Nov38°22°
When to go to Makandina
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 38 | 44 | 49 | 70 | 88 | 100 | 100 | 87 | 69 | 57 | 38 | 35 |
| High | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 25° | 25° | 28° | 32° | 34° | 33° | 31° |
| Low | 19° | 19° | 18° | 16° | 13° | 9° | 9° | 11° | 16° | 19° | 19° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 153 | 118 | 83 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 53 | 79 |
| Wet days | 21 | 18 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 18 |
What's on in Makandina
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Namibia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Makandina
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Makandina?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Makandina.
What is the hottest month in Makandina?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Makandina?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Makandina?
January is the wettest month with about 153 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.