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Kunene Region
Kunene Region
Kunene Region, Namibia

Okarikwa

Okarikwa is a locality in Kunene Region, Namibia, 1,083 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now22°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time00:49
18.03° S, 13.72° EElevation 1,083 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Okarikwaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec61October
October: high / low34° / 18°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Okarikwa at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month34°C

Average high in October

Coolest month13°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthFebruary

69 mm of rain

Driest monthMay

0 mm of rain

Weather in Okarikwa

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 83%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct36°22°8.8 mm
Sun1 Nov36°20°8.3 mm
Mon2 Nov36°20°
Tue3 Nov37°20°
Wed4 Nov38°20°
Thu5 Nov39°20°
Fri6 Nov39°21°
Sat7 Nov38°20°
Sun8 Nov38°19°

When to go to Okarikwa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score394044678192938066616055
High32°30°30°30°29°27°27°30°33°34°33°33°
Low19°19°19°18°16°13°13°14°16°18°18°18°
Rain (mm)656964210000191926
Wet days131514500000125

What's on in Okarikwa

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 Okarikwa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Okarikwa

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

Earthquakes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Okarikwa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Okarikwa.
What is the hottest month in Okarikwa?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Okarikwa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Okarikwa?
February is the wettest month with about 69 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.