Omaruru, Namibia Weather & Climate 2026

BWh Hot Desert

Monthly climate averages for Omaruru, Namibia. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.

Climate Overview

Omaruru, Namibia experiences average highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 3 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 2.1°C (3.8°F) across the available records.

Drier season: May–Oct Wetter season: Jan–Dec

At-a-Glance Climate Summary

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Key figures

Climate Score
8.9/10
Best: April, May, August, September, October
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 31°C / 16°C
Feels Like 29°C / 13°C
Rainy Days 3
Rainfall 18 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 34%
Wind Speed 22 km/h
Dew Point 6°C
Hottest Month
34°C
November
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 2 days
Coldest Month
10°C
July
Avg High 25°C
Rain 0 days
Driest Month
0 days
May
Avg High 28°C
Avg Low 14°C
Windiest Month
25 km/h
November (Gusts 43)

Worst Time to Visit

Consider avoiding January, February, March, June due to less favorable weather conditions.

Sun Position
Sunrise 07:32
Daylight 10.8h
Sunset 18:22

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Omaruru, Namibia

Continent
Africa
Country
Namibia
City
Omaruru
Population
11.5K
Coordinates
-21.42°, 15.95°

Seasonal Breakdown

Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 33°C
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 1 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 33°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 7 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 4 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 26°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 0 days/mo
1/3 best months

Climate Charts

Based on historical averages (2016–2025)

Monthly Temperatures

42°C 36°C 30°C 24°C 18°C 12°C 6°C 0°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High Low Shaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.

Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 33°C / 19°C . Feb: 32°C / 19°C . Mar: 31°C / 19°C . Apr: 30°C / 17°C . May: 28°C / 14°C . Jun: 25°C / 10°C . Jul: 25°C / 10°C . Aug: 29°C / 11°C . Sep: 32°C / 14°C . Oct: 34°C / 17°C . Nov: 34°C / 18°C . Dec: 34°C / 19°C .

Monthly Rainfall

0 mm 10 mm 20 mm 30 mm 40 mm 50 mm 60 mm JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Rainfall

Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 46 mm. Feb: 55 mm. Mar: 54 mm. Apr: 21 mm. May: 0 mm. Jun: 0 mm. Jul: 0 mm. Aug: 0 mm. Sep: 0 mm. Oct: 5 mm. Nov: 11 mm. Dec: 29 mm.

Monthly Humidity

0% 25% 50% 75% 100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Humidity

Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 46%. Feb: 50%. Mar: 50%. Apr: 45%. May: 31%. Jun: 31%. Jul: 27%. Aug: 22%. Sep: 21%. Oct: 25%. Nov: 29%. Dec: 36%.

Monthly Wind Speed

0 15 30 45 60 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Wind Speed Gusts

Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 23 km/h . Feb: 21 km/h . Mar: 20 km/h . Apr: 20 km/h . May: 21 km/h . Jun: 21 km/h . Jul: 22 km/h . Aug: 21 km/h . Sep: 23 km/h . Oct: 25 km/h . Nov: 25 km/h . Dec: 24 km/h .

Sunshine

0 3 6 9 12 15 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunshine

Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 11h. May: 10h. Jun: 10h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 12h. Nov: 12h. Dec: 12h.

UV Index

0 3 6 8 11 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
UV Index

Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 10. Feb: UV 10. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 6. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 9. Nov: UV 10. Dec: UV 10.

Monthly Daylight Hours

15h 13h 11h 9h JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Dew Point & Comfort

28°C 24°C 20°C 16°C 12°C 8°C 4°C 0°C -4°C -8°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January
Good
Temp
33°C / 19°C
Feels Like
33°C / 18°C
Rain
7days (46 mm) Good
Sun
11.4h Excellent
Humidity
46% Moderate
UV
9.8 Very High
February
Good
Temp
32°C / 19°C
Feels Like
33°C / 19°C
Rain
8days (55 mm) Wet
Sun
11.1h Excellent
Humidity
50% Moderate
UV
9.6 Very High
March
Good
Temp
31°C / 19°C
Feels Like
32°C / 19°C
Rain
9days (54 mm) Wet
Sun
10.9h Excellent
Humidity
50% Moderate
UV
8.7 Very High
April best
Excellent
Temp
30°C / 17°C
Feels Like
29°C / 16°C
Rain
4days (21 mm) Good
Sun
10.6h Excellent
Humidity
45% Moderate
UV
7.5 Very High
May best
Excellent
Temp
28°C / 14°C
Feels Like
25°C / 11°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.1h Excellent
Humidity
31% Comfortable
UV
6.4 High
June
Excellent
Temp
25°C / 10°C
Feels Like
21°C / 6°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
9.9h Good
Humidity
31% Comfortable
UV
5.8 High
July
Excellent
Temp
25°C / 10°C
Feels Like
21°C / 6°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
10h Excellent
Humidity
27% Comfortable
UV
6.1 High
August best
Excellent
Temp
29°C / 11°C
Feels Like
25°C / 7°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.4h Excellent
Humidity
22% Comfortable
UV
7.1 Very High
September best
Excellent
Temp
32°C / 14°C
Feels Like
29°C / 11°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.1h Excellent
Humidity
21% Comfortable
UV
8.4 Very High
October best
Excellent
Temp
34°C / 17°C
Feels Like
32°C / 14°C
Rain
1days (5 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.6h Excellent
Humidity
25% Comfortable
UV
9.4 Very High
November
Excellent
Temp
34°C / 18°C
Feels Like
33°C / 16°C
Rain
2days (11 mm) Excellent
Sun
12.1h Excellent
Humidity
29% Comfortable
UV
9.8 Very High
December
Excellent
Temp
34°C / 19°C
Feels Like
33°C / 17°C
Rain
6days (29 mm) Good
Sun
11.9h Excellent
Humidity
36% Comfortable
UV
9.7 Very High
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 33°C / 19°C 33°C / 18°C 7days (46 mm) Good 11.4h Excellent 46% Moderate 9.8 Very High Good View Details
February 32°C / 19°C 33°C / 19°C 8days (55 mm) Wet 11.1h Excellent 50% Moderate 9.6 Very High Good View Details
March 31°C / 19°C 32°C / 19°C 9days (54 mm) Wet 10.9h Excellent 50% Moderate 8.7 Very High Good View Details
April best 30°C / 17°C 29°C / 16°C 4days (21 mm) Good 10.6h Excellent 45% Moderate 7.5 Very High Excellent View Details
May best 28°C / 14°C 25°C / 11°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 10.1h Excellent 31% Comfortable 6.4 High Excellent View Details
June 25°C / 10°C 21°C / 6°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 9.9h Good 31% Comfortable 5.8 High Excellent View Details
July 25°C / 10°C 21°C / 6°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 10h Excellent 27% Comfortable 6.1 High Excellent View Details
August best 29°C / 11°C 25°C / 7°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 10.4h Excellent 22% Comfortable 7.1 Very High Excellent View Details
September best 32°C / 14°C 29°C / 11°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 11.1h Excellent 21% Comfortable 8.4 Very High Excellent View Details
October best 34°C / 17°C 32°C / 14°C 1days (5 mm) Excellent 11.6h Excellent 25% Comfortable 9.4 Very High Excellent View Details
November 34°C / 18°C 33°C / 16°C 2days (11 mm) Excellent 12.1h Excellent 29% Comfortable 9.8 Very High Excellent View Details
December 34°C / 19°C 33°C / 17°C 6days (29 mm) Good 11.9h Excellent 36% Comfortable 9.7 Very High Excellent View Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

The best months to visit Omaruru are April, May, August, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Omaruru, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Omaruru is November, with average daytime highs of 34°C (94°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Omaruru is July, with average overnight lows of 10°C (50°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Omaruru is February, averaging 55mm of precipitation across 8 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Omaruru receives approximately 131 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is November with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Omaruru.
The least favorable months to visit Omaruru are January, February, March, June, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider April, May, August, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Omaruru is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Omaruru is 34%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Omaruru are 22 km/h (14 mph). The windiest month is November with peak winds reaching 25 km/h (16 mph) (gusts up to 43 km/h / 27 mph).
Omaruru averages 18 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 23%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Omaruru is 6°C (43°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Omaruru has a Hot Desert climate, classified as BWh 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 Omaruru ranges from 13°C (55°F) to 29°C (84°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Omaruru. It earns a climate score of 8.5/10 with Excellent.
For June in Omaruru, pack Warm evening layer, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses. With average highs of 25°C (77°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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