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Oshikoto Region
Oshikoto Region
Oshikoto Region, Namibia

Onanke

Onanke is a locality in Oshikoto Region, Namibia, 1,078 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now32°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time20:44
18.45° S, 16.33° EElevation 1,078 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Onankeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec59October
October: high / low34° / 20°
Rain this month13mm
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Onanke 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

106 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Weather in Onanke

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

14-day forecast
32°C

Showers · wind 5 km/h · humidity 22%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct38°24°1 mm
Mon26 Oct35°20°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct37°22°
Wed28 Oct38°23°
Thu29 Oct38°22°
Fri30 Oct38°22°
Sat31 Oct37°26°
Sun1 Nov35°22°3.1 mm
Mon2 Nov38°26°
Tue3 Nov38°24°

When to go to Onanke

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score374246668497978468595338
High31°30°30°30°29°26°26°29°33°34°33°32°
Low20°20°19°18°15°11°11°13°17°20°20°20°
Rain (mm)102106822820002133663
Wet days1516165100002613

What's on in Onanke

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 Onanke

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Onanke

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

Earthquakes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Onanke?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Onanke.
What is the hottest month in Onanke?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Onanke?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Onanke?
February is the wettest month with about 106 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.