Kavango East, Namibia
Mashika
Mashika is a locality in Kavango East, Namibia, 1,058 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now27°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time00:11
17.88° S, 20.20° EElevation 1,058 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low34° / 20°
Rain this month17mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mashika at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:06 · 18:4212 h 36 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 16:17Next 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
152 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Weather in Mashika
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 8 km/h · humidity 21%
Today23 Oct38°25°
Sat24 Oct38°25°
Sun25 Oct36°23°
Mon26 Oct36°23°
Tue27 Oct38°22°
Wed28 Oct37°25°6.3 mm
Thu29 Oct35°24°
Fri30 Oct36°25°
Sat31 Oct36°24°
When to go to Mashika
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 | 48 | 70 | 88 | 100 | 100 | 85 | 68 | 56 | 35 | 35 |
| High | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 25° | 25° | 29° | 33° | 34° | 32° | 31° |
| Low | 20° | 19° | 19° | 17° | 14° | 11° | 10° | 13° | 17° | 20° | 20° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 152 | 120 | 92 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 56 | 84 |
| Wet days | 22 | 19 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 21 |
What's on in Mashika
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 Mashika
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mashika?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mashika.
What is the hottest month in Mashika?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Mashika?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mashika?
January is the wettest month with about 152 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.