Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia
Ongongoro
Ongongoro is a locality in Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia, 1,222 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now21°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time03:32
20.05° S, 18.25° EElevation 1,222 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low33° / 16°
Rain this month17mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Ongongoro at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:07 · 18:5612 h 49 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous70% · Moonrise 00:39Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in October
Coolest month6°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
106 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Weather in Ongongoro
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 55%
Today31 Oct37°21°
Sun1 Nov38°23°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov34°22°3.9 mm
Tue3 Nov37°20°
Wed4 Nov38°23°
Thu5 Nov39°22°
Fri6 Nov37°25°0.7 mm
Sat7 Nov36°23°1.4 mm
Sun8 Nov36°22°
When to go to Ongongoro
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 | 37 | 42 | 52 | 70 | 92 | 100 | 100 | 91 | 73 | 63 | 49 | 37 |
| High | 31° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 24° | 24° | 27° | 31° | 33° | 33° | 33° |
| Low | 19° | 18° | 17° | 15° | 10° | 6° | 6° | 8° | 12° | 16° | 17° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 106 | 95 | 67 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 34 | 53 |
| Wet days | 17 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 12 |
What's on in Ongongoro
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 Ongongoro
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ongongoro?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ongongoro.
What is the hottest month in Ongongoro?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Ongongoro?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ongongoro?
January is the wettest month with about 106 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.