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Ongwediva
Oshana Region, Namibia

Ongwediva

Ongwediva is a town in Oshana Region, Namibia, 1,088 m above sea level. It has a population of about 33,777 (2023). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now39°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population33,777
Local time16:59
17.77° S, 15.77° EElevation 1,088 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Ongwedivaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec63October
October: high / low33° / 19°
Rain this month13mm
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Ongwediva at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthFebruary

119 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Weather in Ongwediva

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

14-day forecast
39°C

Sunny · wind 19 km/h · humidity 7%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct39°23°
Sat24 Oct39°23°
Sun25 Oct38°24°2.5 mm
Mon26 Oct32°21°1.9 mm
Tue27 Oct35°20°
Wed28 Oct38°23°
Thu29 Oct37°24°
Fri30 Oct36°24°
Sat31 Oct36°25°1 mm

When to go to Ongwediva

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score394448658496978469636150
High30°29°29°30°29°26°26°29°33°33°32°31°
Low20°19°19°18°15°11°11°13°17°19°19°20°
Rain (mm)101119992810002134064
Wet days151615710000149

What's on in Ongwediva

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 Ongwediva

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ongwediva

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

Earthquakes

Ongwediva from above

Getting to Ongwediva

Ondangwa AirportOND
23 km
Ngjiva Pereira AirportVPE
82 km
OnghaRailway station
21 km

Places near Ongwediva

Places with a climate like Ongwediva

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ongwediva?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ongwediva.
What is the hottest month in Ongwediva?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Ongwediva?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ongwediva?
February is the wettest month with about 119 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.