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Omusati Region
Omusati Region
Omusati Region, Namibia

Oshikuku

Oshikuku is a small town in Omusati Region, Namibia, 1,089 m above sea level. It has a population of about 5,499 (2023). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now25°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population5,499
Local time02:29
17.64° S, 15.48° EElevation 1,089 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Oshikukuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec63October
October: high / low33° / 19°
Rain this month12mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Oshikuku at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthFebruary

116 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Weather in Oshikuku

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Clear · wind 16 km/h · humidity 24%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct39°22°
Sat24 Oct39°23°
Sun25 Oct37°23°0.7 mm
Mon26 Oct33°21°
Tue27 Oct35°21°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct37°23°
Thu29 Oct37°23°
Fri30 Oct36°23°
Sat31 Oct36°24°0.5 mm

When to go to Oshikuku

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score384448678396968469636351
High30°29°29°30°29°26°26°29°33°33°32°31°
Low19°19°19°18°15°12°11°13°17°19°19°19°
Rain (mm)103116982710002124158
Wet days141615610000138

What's on in Oshikuku

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 Oshikuku

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Oshikuku

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

Earthquakes

Oshikuku from above

Getting to Oshikuku

Ondangwa AirportOND
57 km
Ngjiva Pereira AirportVPE
69 km

Places near Oshikuku

Places with a climate like Oshikuku

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Oshikuku?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Oshikuku.
What is the hottest month in Oshikuku?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Oshikuku?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Oshikuku?
February is the wettest month with about 116 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.