Ekongo, Namibia experiences average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 6 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 2.2°C (4.0°F) across the available records.
Ekongo, Namibia Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Ekongo, Namibia. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: May–Oct 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
8.3/10
Best: April, May, June, August, September
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 30°C / 17°C
Feels Like 30°C / 15°C
Rainy Days 6
Rainfall 53 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 43%
Wind Speed 16 km/h
Dew Point 9°C
Hottest Month
36°C
October
Avg Low20°C
Rain3days
Coldest Month
11°C
July
Avg High27°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
May
Avg High29°C
Avg Low15°C
Windiest Month
18 km/h
May (Gusts 38)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, November, December due to frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 07:20
Daylight 11.1h
Sunset 18:25
Live conditions—
Ekongo on the map · live conditions
Ekongo, Namibia
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Namibia
- City
- Ekongo
- Population
- 2.7K
- Coordinates
- -17.57°, 17.22°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 35°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 4 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 15 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 6 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 28°C
Avg Low 12°C
Rain 0 days/mo
2/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 29°C / 19°C . Feb: 29°C / 19°C . Mar: 29°C / 19°C . Apr: 29°C / 18°C . May: 29°C / 15°C . Jun: 26°C / 11°C . Jul: 27°C / 11°C . Aug: 31°C / 13°C . Sep: 35°C / 17°C . Oct: 36°C / 20°C . Nov: 34°C / 21°C . Dec: 32°C / 20°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 189 mm. Feb: 143 mm. Mar: 107 mm. Apr: 31 mm. May: 0 mm. Jun: 0 mm. Jul: 0 mm. Aug: 0 mm. Sep: 0 mm. Oct: 9 mm. Nov: 39 mm. Dec: 117 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 66%. Feb: 69%. Mar: 68%. Apr: 57%. May: 37%. Jun: 34%. Jul: 30%. Aug: 22%. Sep: 18%. Oct: 23%. Nov: 40%. Dec: 53%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 14 km/h . Feb: 13 km/h . Mar: 14 km/h . Apr: 16 km/h . May: 18 km/h . Jun: 18 km/h . Jul: 18 km/h . Aug: 17 km/h . Sep: 18 km/h . Oct: 18 km/h . Nov: 16 km/h . Dec: 15 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 10h. Feb: 10h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 11h. May: 10h. Jun: 10h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 12h. Dec: 11h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 9. Feb: UV 9. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 6. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 9. Oct: UV 9. Nov: UV 9. Dec: UV 9.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 2.2°C (4.0°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 29 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Oct 2025 · 36°C | Oct · 36°C |
| Coldest month | Jun 2025 · 9°C | Jul · 11°C |
| Wettest month | Dec 2025 · 229 mm | Jan · 189 mm |
| Windiest month | May 2025 · 19 km/h | May · 18 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Good March
Good April best
Excellent May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Good November
Good December
Fair | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C / 19°C | 31°C / 20°C | 16days (189 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 66% Muggy | 8.9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| February | 29°C / 19°C | 32°C / 20°C | 15days (143 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 8.8 Very High | Good | View Details |
| March | 29°C / 19°C | 31°C / 20°C | 14days (107 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 8.8 Very High | Good | View Details |
| April best | 29°C / 18°C | 30°C / 17°C | 5days (31 mm) Good | 10.5h Excellent | 57% Moderate | 7.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 29°C / 15°C | 26°C / 12°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.4h Excellent | 37% Comfortable | 6.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 26°C / 11°C | 23°C / 7°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.1h Excellent | 34% Comfortable | 6.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 27°C / 11°C | 23°C / 7°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.1h Excellent | 30% Comfortable | 6.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 31°C / 13°C | 28°C / 9°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.6h Excellent | 22% Comfortable | 7.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 35°C / 17°C | 32°C / 14°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11h Excellent | 18% Comfortable | 8.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 36°C / 20°C | 35°C / 17°C | 3days (9 mm) Excellent | 11.3h Excellent | 23% Comfortable | 9.3 Very High | Good | View Details |
| November | 34°C / 21°C | 35°C / 20°C | 9days (39 mm) Wet | 11.7h Excellent | 40% Comfortable | 9.1 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December | 32°C / 20°C | 34°C / 21°C | 15days (117 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 53% Moderate | 9 Very High | Fair | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Ekongo are April, May, June, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Ekongo, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Ekongo is October, with average daytime highs of 36°C (97°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Ekongo is July, with average overnight lows of 11°C (51°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Ekongo is January, averaging 189mm of precipitation across 16 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Ekongo runs through January, February, December, March, with the heaviest rainfall in January. Based on 10-year averages for Ekongo.
Ekongo receives approximately 127 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is November with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Ekongo.
The least favorable months to visit Ekongo are January, February, November, December, primarily due to frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider April, May, June, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Ekongo is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Ekongo is 43%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Ekongo are 16 km/h (10 mph). The windiest month is May with peak winds reaching 18 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 38 km/h / 24 mph).
Ekongo averages 13 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 37%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Ekongo is 9°C (48°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Ekongo has a Hot Semi-Arid climate, classified as BSh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Ekongo ranges from 15°C (59°F) to 30°C (86°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Ekongo. It earns a climate score of 9.3/10 with Excellent.
For June in Ekongo, pack Warm evening layer, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses. With average highs of 26°C (79°F) and 0 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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