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Erongo Region
Erongo Region
Erongo Region, Namibia

Otjotoporo

Otjotoporo is a locality in Erongo Region, Namibia, 1,014 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now37°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time18:25
20.75° S, 15.52° EElevation 1,014 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Otjotoporoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec61October
October: high / low34° / 16°
Rain this month6mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Otjotoporo at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month34°C

Average high in December

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

65 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Otjotoporo

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

14-day forecast
37°C

Sunny · wind 21 km/h · humidity 10%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct38°17°
Fri23 Oct41°20°
Sat24 Oct41°23°
Sun25 Oct40°22°2.4 mm
Mon26 Oct37°21°
Tue27 Oct38°23°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct39°24°
Thu29 Oct38°24°
Fri30 Oct39°21°
Sat31 Oct38°22°

When to go to Otjotoporo

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score343641628295968469615739
High33°32°32°31°29°26°26°29°32°34°34°34°
Low18°19°19°18°15°12°11°12°15°16°17°17°
Rain (mm)656948242100161322
Wet days1515136100001310

What's on in Otjotoporo

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 Otjotoporo

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Otjotoporo

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.4Kamanjab 29 km ↙2021 · 137 km
5.1Uis 28 km ↑2009 · 67 km
5.0Khorixas 35 km ↑2022 · 96 km
5.0Kamanjab 25 km ↙2018 · 141 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Otjotoporo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Otjotoporo.
What is the hottest month in Otjotoporo?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Otjotoporo?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Otjotoporo?
January is the wettest month with about 65 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.