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Erongo Region
Erongo Region
Erongo Region, Namibia

Otjiwapeke

Otjiwapeke is a locality in Erongo Region, Namibia, 807 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now38°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time18:26
20.84° S, 15.18° EElevation 807 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Otjiwapekeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec59October
October: high / low34° / 16°
Rain this month4mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Otjiwapeke at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month35°C

Average high in December

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

42 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Otjiwapeke

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

14-day forecast
38°C

Sunny · wind 22 km/h · humidity 12%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct40°17°
Fri23 Oct43°19°
Sat24 Oct43°22°
Sun25 Oct42°23°2 mm
Mon26 Oct39°20°
Tue27 Oct39°23°
Wed28 Oct41°24°
Thu29 Oct38°24°
Fri30 Oct41°21°
Sat31 Oct38°21°

When to go to Otjiwapeke

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score313135567690908167595437
High34°33°33°32°30°27°27°30°33°34°34°35°
Low18°19°20°19°16°13°12°13°15°16°17°18°
Rain (mm)425444201100141017
Wet days1515136100001310

What's on in Otjiwapeke

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 Otjiwapeke

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Otjiwapeke

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.4Kamanjab 29 km ↙2021 · 126 km
5.1Uis 28 km ↑2009 · 31 km
5.0Khorixas 35 km ↑2022 · 89 km
5.0Kamanjab 25 km ↙2018 · 131 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Otjiwapeke?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Otjiwapeke.
What is the hottest month in Otjiwapeke?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Otjiwapeke?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Otjiwapeke?
January is the wettest month with about 42 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.