Karas Region, Namibia
Oab
Oab is a locality in Karas Region, Namibia, 850 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now27°C
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Population–
Local time18:57
28.03° S, 19.23° EElevation 850 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 13°
Rain this month7mm
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Best: May · Jul–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Oab at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:00 · 18:5612 h 57 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous92% · Moonrise 17:23Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay · Jul–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month35°C
Average high in January
Coolest month6°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
17 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
2 mm of rain
Weather in Oab
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 22%
Today23 Oct33°16°
Sat24 Oct37°19°
Sun25 Oct42°21°
Mon26 Oct35°21°
Tue27 Oct34°16°
Wed28 Oct34°16°
Thu29 Oct36°20°
Fri30 Oct39°23°
Sat31 Oct43°26°
When to go to Oab
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 | 46 | 52 | 56 | 81 | 99 | 96 | 98 | 98 | 90 | 77 | 67 | 53 |
| High | 35° | 35° | 33° | 29° | 25° | 21° | 21° | 23° | 27° | 30° | 32° | 34° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 19° | 15° | 11° | 7° | 6° | 8° | 10° | 13° | 16° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 17 | 25 | 23 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 12 |
| Wet days | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
What's on in Oab
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 Oab
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Oab?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Oab.
What is the hottest month in Oab?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Oab?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Oab?
January is the wettest month with about 17 mm of precipitation on 5 wet days.