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Kunene Region
Kunene Region
Kunene Region, Namibia

Otjapitjapi

Otjapitjapi is a locality in Kunene Region, Namibia, 1,397 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now25°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time18:34
18.87° S, 13.90° EElevation 1,397 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Otjapitjapiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low31° / 16°
Rain this month13mm
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Otjapitjapi at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in October

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthFebruary

85 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Weather in Otjapitjapi

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Sunny · wind 18 km/h · humidity 24%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct34°19°
Wed28 Oct35°19°
Thu29 Oct31°18°1.2 mm
Fri30 Oct30°20°6.9 mm
Sat31 Oct28°18°5.3 mm
Sun1 Nov28°18°1.1 mm
Mon2 Nov31°18°
Tue3 Nov32°18°3.7 mm
Wed4 Nov32°18°0.7 mm
Thu5 Nov34°20°

When to go to Otjapitjapi

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score49495678931001009379767560
High29°28°28°28°27°24°24°27°30°31°30°30°
Low16°17°17°16°14°10°10°12°14°16°16°16°
Rain (mm)7285863520002132226
Wet days131513400000018

What's on in Otjapitjapi

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 Otjapitjapi

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Otjapitjapi

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.4Kamanjab 29 km ↙2021 · 133 km
5.0Kamanjab 25 km ↙2018 · 128 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Otjapitjapi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Otjapitjapi.
What is the hottest month in Otjapitjapi?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Otjapitjapi?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Otjapitjapi?
February is the wettest month with about 85 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.