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Kunene Region
Kunene Region
Kunene Region, Namibia

Otjiu

Otjiu is a locality in Kunene Region, Namibia, 697 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now24°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time23:43
18.24° S, 13.25° EElevation 697 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Otjiuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec58October
October: high / low35° / 18°
Rain this month7mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Otjiu at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month35°C

Average high in October

Coolest month13°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthFebruary

52 mm of rain

Driest monthMay

0 mm of rain

Weather in Otjiu

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

14-day forecast
24°C

Clear · wind 5 km/h · humidity 52%

Today hour by hour
Today29 Oct36°24°
Fri30 Oct38°21°1.2 mm
Sat31 Oct37°24°7.8 mm
Sun1 Nov36°23°1.2 mm
Mon2 Nov38°22°
Tue3 Nov39°22°
Wed4 Nov39°24°
Thu5 Nov40°23°
Fri6 Nov41°23°
Sat7 Nov40°22°

When to go to Otjiu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score333135567183837463585550
High33°33°33°33°32°29°29°31°34°35°34°34°
Low20°20°21°20°17°14°13°14°17°18°19°20°
Rain (mm)375264220000171515
Wet days131514500000125

What's on in Otjiu

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 Otjiu

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Otjiu

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

Earthquakes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Otjiu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Otjiu.
What is the hottest month in Otjiu?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Otjiu?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Otjiu?
February is the wettest month with about 52 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.