Khomas Region, Namibia
Onganja
Onganja is a locality in Khomas Region, Namibia, 1,818 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now24°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time19:43
22.10° S, 17.46° EElevation 1,818 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low28° / 13°
Rain this month11mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Onganja at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:13 · 18:5712 h 43 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:29Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in December
Coolest month5°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthFebruary
93 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Weather in Onganja
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 15 km/h · humidity 17%
Today22 Oct31°16°
Fri23 Oct32°17°
Sat24 Oct34°19°
Sun25 Oct32°20°3.1 mm
Mon26 Oct31°19°4.4 mm
Tue27 Oct31°19°
Wed28 Oct33°19°
Thu29 Oct32°20°1 mm
Fri30 Oct33°20°3.4 mm
Sat31 Oct33°19°2.4 mm
When to go to Onganja
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 55 | 59 | 63 | 88 | 98 | 100 | 99 | 100 | 93 | 80 | 72 | 58 |
| High | 28° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 22° | 19° | 19° | 23° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 16° | 16° | 15° | 12° | 9° | 5° | 5° | 7° | 10° | 13° | 14° | 15° |
| Rain (mm) | 79 | 93 | 53 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 20 | 34 |
| Wet days | 14 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 |
What's on in Onganja
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 Onganja
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Onganja?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Onganja.
What is the hottest month in Onganja?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Onganja?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Onganja?
February is the wettest month with about 93 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.