Oniipa, 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 5 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.
Oniipa, Namibia Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Oniipa, 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
8.6/10
Best: April, May, June, August, September
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 31°C / 17°C
Feels Like 30°C / 15°C
Rainy Days 5
Rainfall 41 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 40%
Wind Speed 20 km/h
Dew Point 8°C
Hottest Month
35°C
October
Avg Low20°C
Rain1days
Coldest Month
11°C
July
Avg High27°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
May
Avg High29°C
Avg Low16°C
Windiest Month
24 km/h
October (Gusts 38)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 07:26
Daylight 11.1h
Sunset 18:29
Live conditions—
Oniipa on the map · live conditions
Oniipa, Namibia
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Namibia
- City
- Oniipa
- Population
- 4.7K
- Coordinates
- -17.92°, 16.03°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 34°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 2 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 20°C
Rain 12 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
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: 30°C / 19°C . Feb: 30°C / 20°C . Mar: 30°C / 20°C . Apr: 30°C / 19°C . May: 29°C / 16°C . Jun: 26°C / 12°C . Jul: 27°C / 11°C . Aug: 30°C / 14°C . Sep: 34°C / 18°C . Oct: 35°C / 20°C . Nov: 34°C / 21°C . Dec: 32°C / 20°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 126 mm. Feb: 119 mm. Mar: 93 mm. Apr: 27 mm. May: 0 mm. Jun: 0 mm. Jul: 0 mm. Aug: 0 mm. Sep: 0 mm. Oct: 6 mm. Nov: 24 mm. Dec: 92 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 60%. Feb: 64%. Mar: 63%. Apr: 53%. May: 33%. Jun: 32%. Jul: 28%. Aug: 21%. Sep: 17%. Oct: 22%. Nov: 36%. Dec: 49%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 19 km/h . Feb: 17 km/h . Mar: 17 km/h . Apr: 19 km/h . May: 22 km/h . Jun: 22 km/h . Jul: 22 km/h . Aug: 21 km/h . Sep: 23 km/h . Oct: 24 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 9. 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 10.
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 35 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 · 11°C |
| Wettest month | Feb 2025 · 228 mm | Jan · 126 mm |
| Windiest month | May 2025 · 23 km/h | Oct · 24 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Good 
February
Good March
Good April best
Excellent May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Excellent November
Good December
Good | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C / 19°C | 32°C / 20°C | 12days (126 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 60% Moderate | 9.3 Very High | Good | View Details |
| February | 30°C / 20°C | 32°C / 20°C | 12days (119 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 64% Muggy | 9.1 Very High | Good | View Details |
| March | 30°C / 20°C | 32°C / 21°C | 12days (93 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 63% Muggy | 8.9 Very High | Good | View Details |
| April best | 30°C / 19°C | 30°C / 18°C | 4days (27 mm) Good | 10.6h Excellent | 53% Moderate | 7.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 29°C / 16°C | 26°C / 12°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.3h Excellent | 33% Comfortable | 6.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 26°C / 12°C | 23°C / 8°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10h Excellent | 32% Comfortable | 6.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 27°C / 11°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 / 9°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.6h Excellent | 21% Comfortable | 7.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 34°C / 18°C | 32°C / 13°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11.2h Excellent | 17% Comfortable | 8.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 35°C / 20°C | 34°C / 16°C | 1days (6 mm) Excellent | 11.5h Excellent | 22% Comfortable | 9.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 34°C / 21°C | 34°C / 19°C | 5days (24 mm) Good | 11.9h Excellent | 36% Comfortable | 9.7 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December | 32°C / 20°C | 33°C / 20°C | 11days (92 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 49% Moderate | 9.5 Very High | Good | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Oniipa 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 Oniipa, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Oniipa 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 Oniipa is July, with average overnight lows of 11°C (52°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Oniipa is January, averaging 126mm of precipitation across 12 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Oniipa runs through January, February, March, December, with the heaviest rainfall in January. Based on 10-year averages for Oniipa.
Oniipa receives approximately 129 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is November with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Oniipa.
The least favorable months to visit Oniipa are January, February, March, December, primarily due to frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider April, May, June, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Oniipa is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Oniipa is 40%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Oniipa are 20 km/h (12 mph). The windiest month is October with peak winds reaching 24 km/h (15 mph) (gusts up to 38 km/h / 24 mph).
Oniipa averages 15 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 32%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Oniipa is 8°C (46°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Oniipa 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 Oniipa 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 Oniipa. It earns a climate score of 9.3/10 with Excellent.
For June in Oniipa, pack Warm evening layer, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses. With average highs of 26°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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