Ogongo, Namibia experiences average highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 4 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 1.9°C (3.4°F) across the available records.
Ogongo, Namibia Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Ogongo, 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
8.7/10
Best: April, May, June, July, August
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 31°C / 17°C
Feels Like 30°C / 15°C
Rainy Days 4
Rainfall 36 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 38%
Wind Speed 20 km/h
Dew Point 8°C
Hottest Month
35°C
October
Avg Low19°C
Rain1days
Coldest Month
12°C
July
Avg High27°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
May
Avg High29°C
Avg Low16°C
Windiest Month
23 km/h
October (Gusts 38)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding February, December due to frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 07:28
Daylight 11.1h
Sunset 18:33
Live conditions—
Ogongo on the map · live conditions
Ogongo, Namibia
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Namibia
- City
- Ogongo
- Population
- 572
- Coordinates
- -17.68°, 15.30°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 34°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 2 days/mo
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 20°C
Rain 10 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 5 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 28°C
Avg Low 12°C
Rain 0 days/mo
3/3 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: 31°C / 20°C . Feb: 30°C / 20°C . Mar: 30°C / 20°C . Apr: 30°C / 19°C . May: 29°C / 16°C . Jun: 27°C / 12°C . Jul: 27°C / 12°C . Aug: 30°C / 14°C . Sep: 34°C / 17°C . Oct: 35°C / 19°C . Nov: 34°C / 21°C . Dec: 32°C / 20°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 97 mm. Feb: 115 mm. Mar: 94 mm. Apr: 29 mm. May: 0 mm. Jun: 0 mm. Jul: 0 mm. Aug: 0 mm. Sep: 0 mm. Oct: 5 mm. Nov: 20 mm. Dec: 76 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 54%. Feb: 60%. Mar: 61%. Apr: 52%. May: 32%. Jun: 31%. Jul: 28%. Aug: 21%. Sep: 18%. Oct: 22%. Nov: 33%. Dec: 46%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 20 km/h . Feb: 18 km/h . Mar: 17 km/h . Apr: 19 km/h . May: 22 km/h . Jun: 22 km/h . Jul: 22 km/h . Aug: 20 km/h . Sep: 22 km/h . Oct: 23 km/h . Nov: 21 km/h . Dec: 20 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 11h. May: 10h. Jun: 10h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 12h. Nov: 12h. Dec: 11h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 10. Feb: UV 9. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 9. Oct: UV 10. Nov: UV 10. 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 1.9°C (3.4°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 31 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Oct 2025 · 35°C | Oct · 35°C |
| Coldest month | Jun 2025 · 11°C | Jul · 12°C |
| Wettest month | Feb 2025 · 205 mm | Feb · 115 mm |
| Windiest month | May 2025 · 24 km/h | Oct · 23 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Good 
February
Good March
Good April best
Excellent May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September
Excellent October
Excellent November
Good December
Good | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C / 20°C | 32°C / 19°C | 10days (97 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 54% Moderate | 9.6 Very High | Good | View Details |
| February | 30°C / 20°C | 32°C / 20°C | 11days (115 mm) Wet | 10.6h Excellent | 60% Moderate | 9.2 Very High | Good | View Details |
| March | 30°C / 20°C | 31°C / 21°C | 11days (94 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 61% Muggy | 8.8 Very High | Good | View Details |
| April best | 30°C / 19°C | 30°C / 19°C | 4days (29 mm) Good | 10.6h Excellent | 52% Moderate | 7.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 29°C / 16°C | 26°C / 13°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.3h Excellent | 32% Comfortable | 6.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 27°C / 12°C | 23°C / 8°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10h Excellent | 31% Comfortable | 6.2 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 27°C / 12°C | 23°C / 7°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.1h Excellent | 28% Comfortable | 6.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 30°C / 14°C | 27°C / 10°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.6h Excellent | 21% Comfortable | 7.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September | 34°C / 17°C | 31°C / 13°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11.2h Excellent | 18% Comfortable | 8.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 35°C / 19°C | 34°C / 16°C | 1days (5 mm) Excellent | 11.5h Excellent | 22% Comfortable | 9.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 34°C / 21°C | 34°C / 19°C | 5days (20 mm) Good | 11.8h Excellent | 33% Comfortable | 9.6 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December | 32°C / 20°C | 33°C / 20°C | 9days (76 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 46% Moderate | 9.3 Very High | Good | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Ogongo are April, May, June, July, August, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Ogongo, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Ogongo is October, with average daytime highs of 35°C (95°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Ogongo is July, with average overnight lows of 12°C (53°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Ogongo is February, averaging 115mm of precipitation across 11 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Ogongo runs through February, March, January, with the heaviest rainfall in February. Based on 10-year averages for Ogongo.
Ogongo receives approximately 129 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is November with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Ogongo.
The least favorable months to visit Ogongo are February, December, primarily due to frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider April, May, June, July, August instead.
The annual average UV index in Ogongo is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Ogongo is 38%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Ogongo are 20 km/h (12 mph). The windiest month is October with peak winds reaching 23 km/h (15 mph) (gusts up to 38 km/h / 24 mph).
Ogongo averages 16 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 31%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Ogongo is 8°C (46°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Ogongo 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 Ogongo 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 Ogongo. It earns a climate score of 9.3/10 with Excellent.
For June in Ogongo, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 27°C (80°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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