Kavango East, Namibia
Makando
Makando is a locality in Kavango East, Namibia, 1,031 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now32°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time21:01
17.98° S, 20.46° EElevation 1,031 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low34° / 20°
Rain this month18mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Makando at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:05 · 18:4112 h 36 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 16:16Next 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 month10°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
156 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
0 mm of rain
Weather in Makando
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
32°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 8 km/h · humidity 19%
Today22 Oct40°25°
Fri23 Oct38°25°
Sat24 Oct39°25°
Sun25 Oct36°24°
Mon26 Oct35°22°
Tue27 Oct37°22°
Wed28 Oct37°27°
Thu29 Oct38°24°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct37°26°
Sat31 Oct38°25°
When to go to Makando
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 | 43 | 47 | 70 | 88 | 100 | 100 | 86 | 68 | 57 | 35 | 34 |
| High | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 25° | 25° | 28° | 33° | 34° | 32° | 31° |
| Low | 20° | 19° | 19° | 17° | 14° | 10° | 10° | 12° | 17° | 20° | 20° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 156 | 121 | 94 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 58 | 89 |
| Wet days | 22 | 19 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 21 |
What's on in Makando
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 Makando
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Makando?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Makando.
What is the hottest month in Makando?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Makando?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Makando?
January is the wettest month with about 156 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.