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Otjozondjupa Region
Otjozondjupa Region
Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia

Shunem

Shunem is a locality in Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia, 1,179 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now34°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time12:01
18.95° S, 18.59° EElevation 1,179 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Shunemweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec60October
October: high / low33° / 18°
Rain this month18mm
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Shunem at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in October

Coolest month8°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthFebruary

110 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Weather in Shunem

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

14-day forecast
34°C

Partly cloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 20%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct37°22°
Tue27 Oct37°20°0.7 mm
Wed28 Oct34°19°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct36°21°
Fri30 Oct37°21°
Sat31 Oct36°22°
Sun1 Nov37°25°
Mon2 Nov37°23°
Tue3 Nov38°22°

When to go to Shunem

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score38445371891001008871604735
High30°29°29°29°27°25°24°28°32°33°33°32°
Low19°18°18°16°12°9°8°11°15°18°18°19°
Rain (mm)131110783120003185270
Wet days1516125000002914

What's on in Shunem

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 Shunem

Eclipses and meteor showers

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shunem?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shunem.
What is the hottest month in Shunem?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Shunem?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shunem?
February is the wettest month with about 110 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.