Kavango East, Namibia
Shipakupaku
Shipakupaku is a locality in Kavango East, Namibia, 1,072 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now38°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time13:42
18.24° S, 20.80° EElevation 1,072 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low34° / 19°
Rain this month16mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Shipakupaku at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:03 · 18:4012 h 37 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous91% · Moonrise 16:15Next 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
157 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
0 mm of rain
Weather in Shipakupaku
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
38°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 27 km/h · humidity 11%
Today23 Oct38°24°
Sat24 Oct39°24°4.6 mm
Sun25 Oct35°21°0.5 mm
Mon26 Oct34°22°
Tue27 Oct37°22°
Wed28 Oct34°24°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct36°23°
Fri30 Oct37°24°
Sat31 Oct36°23°
When to go to Shipakupaku
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 | 69 | 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) | 157 | 124 | 92 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 57 | 93 |
| Wet days | 20 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 18 |
What's on in Shipakupaku
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 Shipakupaku
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Shipakupaku?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shipakupaku.
What is the hottest month in Shipakupaku?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Shipakupaku?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shipakupaku?
January is the wettest month with about 157 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.