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Oshikango
Ohangwena Region, Namibia

Oshikango

Oshikango is a village in Ohangwena Region, Namibia, 1,100 m above sea level. It has a population of about 2,658. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now28°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population2,658
Local time00:05
17.40° S, 15.89° EElevation 1,100 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Oshikangoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec60October
October: high / low34° / 19°
Rain this month16mm
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Oshikango 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 June

Wettest monthJanuary

110 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 12 km

Weather in Oshikango

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

14-day forecast
28°C

Clear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 13%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct39°24°
Sat24 Oct39°27°
Sun25 Oct37°25°0.9 mm
Mon26 Oct34°22°1 mm
Tue27 Oct36°22°1.2 mm
Wed28 Oct37°23°
Thu29 Oct37°25°
Fri30 Oct36°24°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct36°23°7.3 mm

When to go to Oshikango

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score384652668595958267605755
High30°29°29°29°29°26°26°29°33°34°32°31°
Low19°19°19°17°15°11°11°13°17°19°19°19°
Rain (mm)1101301073410002164880
Wet days141312700000156

What's on in Oshikango

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Oshikango

All monuments

More museums: King Mandume Museum

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Namibia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Oshikango

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Oshikango

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

Earthquakes

Oshikango from above

Getting to Oshikango

Ngjiva Pereira AirportVPE
46 km
Ondangwa AirportOND
53 km
OshikangoRailway station
1.3 km
OhangwenaRailway station
7.5 km

Places near Oshikango

Places with a climate like Oshikango

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Oshikango?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Oshikango.
What is the hottest month in Oshikango?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Oshikango?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Oshikango?
January is the wettest month with about 110 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.