Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia
Otjikoto
Otjikoto is a locality in Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia, 1,703 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now33°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time18:09
22.05° S, 17.24° EElevation 1,703 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low29° / 14°
Rain this month14mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Otjikoto at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:09 · 19:0212 h 53 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous74% · Moonrise 23:54Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in December
Coolest month6°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthFebruary
112 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
0 mm of rain
Weather in Otjikoto
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
33°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 13 km/h · humidity 14%
Today30 Oct35°17°
Sat31 Oct34°19°
Sun1 Nov34°21°1 mm
Mon2 Nov35°20°0.5 mm
Tue3 Nov35°18°
Wed4 Nov36°20°2.9 mm
Thu5 Nov35°20°0.7 mm
Fri6 Nov34°20°
Sat7 Nov34°18°
When to go to Otjikoto
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 54 | 58 | 85 | 98 | 100 | 99 | 100 | 88 | 75 | 66 | 52 |
| High | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 23° | 20° | 20° | 24° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 31° |
| Low | 16° | 16° | 15° | 13° | 9° | 6° | 6° | 7° | 11° | 14° | 15° | 16° |
| Rain (mm) | 99 | 112 | 64 | 35 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 23 | 42 |
| Wet days | 14 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 |
What's on in Otjikoto
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 Otjikoto
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Otjikoto?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Otjikoto.
What is the hottest month in Otjikoto?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Otjikoto?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Otjikoto?
February is the wettest month with about 112 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.