Kavango East, Namibia
Shamambungu
Shamambungu is a locality in Kavango East, Namibia, 1,074 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now31°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time18:37
18.24° S, 21.04° EElevation 1,074 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low34° / 19°
Rain this month15mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Shamambungu at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:03 · 18:3912 h 36 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:14Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month34°C
Average high in October
Coolest month8°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
151 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
0 mm of rain
Weather in Shamambungu
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
31°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 8 km/h · humidity 18%
Today22 Oct39°24°
Fri23 Oct38°24°
Sat24 Oct39°24°
Sun25 Oct36°22°
Mon26 Oct34°22°0.5 mm
Tue27 Oct37°22°
Wed28 Oct38°26°
Thu29 Oct37°24°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct38°26°
Sat31 Oct38°25°
When to go to Shamambungu
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 | 39 | 44 | 49 | 70 | 90 | 100 | 100 | 87 | 70 | 60 | 39 | 36 |
| High | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 27° | 25° | 24° | 28° | 32° | 34° | 32° | 31° |
| Low | 19° | 19° | 19° | 16° | 13° | 9° | 8° | 11° | 15° | 19° | 19° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 151 | 127 | 90 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 55 | 94 |
| Wet days | 20 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 18 |
What's on in Shamambungu
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 Shamambungu
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Shamambungu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shamambungu.
What is the hottest month in Shamambungu?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Shamambungu?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shamambungu?
January is the wettest month with about 151 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.