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Outjo
Naulila Monument
Naulila Monument
Kunene Region, Namibia

Outjo

Outjo is a small town in Kunene Region, Namibia, 1,258 m above sea level. It has a population of about 15,063 (2023). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now37°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population15,063
Local time18:29
20.11° S, 16.15° EElevation 1,258 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Outjoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec63October
October: high / low33° / 16°
Rain this month15mm
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Outjo at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in October

Coolest month9°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthFebruary

112 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 0.9 km

Weather in Outjo

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

14-day forecast
37°C

Sunny · wind 17 km/h · humidity 7%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct38°17°
Fri23 Oct39°21°
Sat24 Oct40°22°
Sun25 Oct38°24°0.9 mm
Mon26 Oct34°20°1.7 mm
Tue27 Oct35°20°
Wed28 Oct37°24°
Thu29 Oct37°24°
Fri30 Oct36°23°2.9 mm
Sat31 Oct37°22°1 mm

When to go to Outjo

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score37434871901001008973635740
High31°30°30°29°27°25°25°28°31°33°33°33°
Low18°18°18°16°13°10°9°11°14°16°17°17°
Rain (mm)103112693422003152738
Wet days1617146100002512

What's on in Outjo

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Outjo

All monuments

More museums: Franke-Haus-Museum

Outdoors around Outjo

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Ombinda Country LodgeCamp sites
1.5 km
Hai-//om San Camp SiteCamp sites
1.6 km
Outjo Golf CourseGolf courses
2 km

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Namibia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Outjo

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Outjo

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.0Khorixas 35 km ↑2022 · 126 km

Outjo from above

Getting to Outjo

Ondangwa AirportOND
249 km
VrindskapRailway station
13 km

Places with a climate like Outjo

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Outjo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Outjo.
What is the hottest month in Outjo?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Outjo?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Outjo?
February is the wettest month with about 112 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.