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Kunene Region
Kunene Region
Kunene Region, Namibia

Otjihende

Otjihende is a locality in Kunene Region, Namibia, 1,237 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now36°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time15:14
17.65° S, 12.75° EElevation 1,237 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Otjihendeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low31° / 16°
Rain this month16mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Otjihende at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthMarch

180 mm of rain

Driest monthMay

0 mm of rain

Weather in Otjihende

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

14-day forecast
36°C

Partly cloudy · wind 15 km/h · humidity 14%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct36°22°
Wed28 Oct35°20°
Thu29 Oct32°19°1.7 mm
Fri30 Oct32°18°5.1 mm
Sat31 Oct30°21°5.8 mm
Sun1 Nov28°19°5.6 mm
Mon2 Nov28°19°5.4 mm
Tue3 Nov32°21°12.9 mm
Wed4 Nov32°20°5.1 mm
Thu5 Nov34°21°

When to go to Otjihende

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score544953718595958676727166
High29°28°28°29°28°26°26°28°31°31°30°30°
Low17°17°17°16°14°11°11°13°15°16°17°17°
Rain (mm)681181805500001163941
Wet days111415610000136

What's on in Otjihende

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 Otjihende

Eclipses and meteor showers

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Otjihende?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Otjihende.
What is the hottest month in Otjihende?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Otjihende?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Otjihende?
March is the wettest month with about 180 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.