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Otjozondjupa Region
Otjozondjupa Region
Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia

Okaputa

Okaputa is a locality in Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia, 1,503 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 time09:24
20.13° S, 17.00° EElevation 1,503 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Okaputaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec69October
October: high / low31° / 16°
Rain this month16mm
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Okaputa at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in October

Coolest month9°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthJanuary

106 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Okaputa

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
27°C

Sunny · wind 14 km/h · humidity 18%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct36°21°
Sun25 Oct36°22°1.4 mm
Mon26 Oct31°20°1.5 mm
Tue27 Oct34°20°
Wed28 Oct33°20°
Thu29 Oct32°19°
Fri30 Oct27°22°4.9 mm
Sat31 Oct35°21°
Sun1 Nov36°22°

When to go to Okaputa

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score44505475981001009579696344
High30°28°28°27°25°23°23°26°30°31°31°31°
Low17°17°17°15°12°9°8°11°14°16°17°17°
Rain (mm)106112702821002163760
Wet days1717157100012513

What's on in Okaputa

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 Okaputa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Okaputa

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Okaputa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Okaputa.
What is the hottest month in Okaputa?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Okaputa?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Okaputa?
January is the wettest month with about 106 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.