Kavango East, Namibia
Mpapuka
Mpapuka is a locality in Kavango East, Namibia, 1,036 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 time21:55
17.94° S, 21.14° EElevation 1,036 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low34° / 19°
Rain this month14mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mpapuka at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:02 · 18:3812 h 36 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 16:13Next 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
143 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
0 mm of rain
Weather in Mpapuka
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 7 km/h · humidity 23%
Today22 Oct40°27°
Fri23 Oct39°25°
Sat24 Oct39°24°2.5 mm
Sun25 Oct36°22°
Mon26 Oct36°23°
Tue27 Oct38°23°
Wed28 Oct35°24°2 mm
Thu29 Oct36°24°
Fri30 Oct37°25°
Sat31 Oct36°23°1 mm
When to go to Mpapuka
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 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 69 | 89 | 100 | 100 | 86 | 68 | 59 | 35 | 36 |
| High | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 27° | 25° | 25° | 28° | 32° | 34° | 32° | 31° |
| Low | 20° | 19° | 19° | 17° | 13° | 10° | 9° | 12° | 16° | 19° | 20° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 143 | 122 | 90 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 54 | 94 |
| Wet days | 22 | 19 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 21 |
What's on in Mpapuka
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 Mpapuka
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mpapuka?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mpapuka.
What is the hottest month in Mpapuka?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Mpapuka?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mpapuka?
January is the wettest month with about 143 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.