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Oshikoto Region
Oshikoto Region
Oshikoto Region, Namibia

Onahima

Onahima is a locality in Oshikoto Region, Namibia, 1,101 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now31°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time11:00
17.75° S, 16.07° EElevation 1,101 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Onahimaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec61October
October: high / low34° / 19°
Rain this month16mm
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Onahima at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month34°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthFebruary

118 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Weather in Onahima

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

14-day forecast
31°C

Sunny · wind 4 km/h · humidity 39%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct35°21°
Sun1 Nov36°21°
Mon2 Nov37°22°
Tue3 Nov37°22°
Wed4 Nov38°23°
Thu5 Nov39°24°
Fri6 Nov38°26°
Sat7 Nov37°24°2.4 mm
Sun8 Nov36°23°
Mon9 Nov36°23°

When to go to Onahima

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score394448658495968367616048
High30°29°29°30°29°26°26°29°33°34°32°31°
Low19°19°19°17°14°11°11°13°16°19°19°19°
Rain (mm)102118993110001164077
Wet days151615710000149

What's on in Onahima

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 Onahima

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Onahima

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

Earthquakes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Onahima?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Onahima.
What is the hottest month in Onahima?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Onahima?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Onahima?
February is the wettest month with about 118 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.