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Oshikoto Region
Oshikoto Region
Oshikoto Region, Namibia

Onakandjang

Onakandjang is a locality in Oshikoto Region, Namibia, 1,100 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now19°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time04:06
18.21° S, 16.30° EElevation 1,100 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Onakandjangweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec59October
October: high / low34° / 19°
Rain this month14mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Onakandjang at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month34°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthFebruary

110 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Weather in Onakandjang

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 78%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct35°19°
Sun1 Nov37°22°
Mon2 Nov37°23°
Tue3 Nov38°22°
Wed4 Nov39°23°
Thu5 Nov38°22°
Fri6 Nov38°25°
Sat7 Nov37°26°
Sun8 Nov36°23°

When to go to Onakandjang

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score384347678396978468595439
High30°29°29°30°29°26°26°29°33°34°32°32°
Low20°19°19°18°15°11°11°13°17°19°19°20°
Rain (mm)103110872920001143868
Wet days1516165100002613

What's on in Onakandjang

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 Onakandjang

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Onakandjang

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

Earthquakes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Onakandjang?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Onakandjang.
What is the hottest month in Onakandjang?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Onakandjang?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Onakandjang?
February is the wettest month with about 110 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.