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Kunene Region
Kunene Region
Kunene Region, Namibia

Orukwapa

Orukwapa is a locality in Kunene Region, Namibia, 775 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now36°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time15:05
18.13° S, 13.35° EElevation 775 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Orukwapaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57October
October: high / low35° / 18°
Rain this month7mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Orukwapa at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month35°C

Average high in October

Coolest month13°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthFebruary

54 mm of rain

Driest monthMay

0 mm of rain

Weather in Orukwapa

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

14-day forecast
36°C

Sunny · wind 20 km/h · humidity 19%

Today hour by hour
Today29 Oct36°24°
Fri30 Oct38°21°1.2 mm
Sat31 Oct38°23°7.8 mm
Sun1 Nov36°22°1.2 mm
Mon2 Nov38°21°
Tue3 Nov39°22°
Wed4 Nov39°24°
Thu5 Nov40°23°
Fri6 Nov41°22°
Sat7 Nov40°21°

When to go to Orukwapa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score333237587385857563575550
High33°32°32°32°31°29°29°31°34°35°34°34°
Low20°20°20°19°17°13°13°14°16°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)435459190000171517
Wet days131514500000125

What's on in Orukwapa

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 Orukwapa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Orukwapa

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

Earthquakes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Orukwapa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Orukwapa.
What is the hottest month in Orukwapa?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Orukwapa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Orukwapa?
February is the wettest month with about 54 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.