Oshikango, 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 6 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 1.8°C (3.2°F) across the available records.
Oshikango, Namibia Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Oshikango, 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
8.4/10
Best: April, May, June, July, August
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 31°C / 17°C
Feels Like 30°C / 16°C
Rainy Days 6
Rainfall 45 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 41%
Wind Speed 17 km/h
Dew Point 9°C
Hottest Month
36°C
October
Avg Low20°C
Rain1days
Coldest Month
12°C
July
Avg High27°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
May
Avg High29°C
Avg Low16°C
Windiest Month
19 km/h
October (Gusts 38)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding February, March, November, December due to frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 07:25
Daylight 11.1h
Sunset 18:31
Live conditions—
Oshikango on the map · live conditions
Oshikango, Namibia
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Namibia
- City
- Oshikango
- Population
- 2.7K
- Coordinates
- -17.40°, 15.89°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 35°C
Avg Low 20°C
Rain 3 days/mo
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 20°C
Rain 13 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 6 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 28°C
Avg Low 13°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: 30°C / 19°C . Feb: 30°C / 19°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: 31°C / 14°C . Sep: 35°C / 18°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: 146 mm. Feb: 122 mm. Mar: 101 mm. Apr: 32 mm. May: 0 mm. Jun: 0 mm. Jul: 0 mm. Aug: 0 mm. Sep: 0 mm. Oct: 9 mm. Nov: 33 mm. Dec: 102 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 61%. Feb: 65%. Mar: 65%. Apr: 55%. May: 34%. Jun: 32%. Jul: 28%. Aug: 21%. Sep: 17%. Oct: 22%. Nov: 37%. Dec: 50%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 15 km/h . Feb: 14 km/h . Mar: 14 km/h . Apr: 16 km/h . May: 18 km/h . Jun: 18 km/h . Jul: 19 km/h . Aug: 17 km/h . Sep: 18 km/h . Oct: 19 km/h . Nov: 17 km/h . Dec: 16 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 10h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 10h. 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 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 1.8°C (3.2°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 27 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 · 11°C | Jul · 12°C |
| Wettest month | Feb 2025 · 236 mm | Jan · 146 mm |
| Windiest month | May 2025 · 19 km/h | Oct · 19 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
Good November
Good December
Good | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C / 19°C | 32°C / 20°C | 14days (146 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 61% Muggy | 9.1 Very High | Good | View Details |
| February | 30°C / 19°C | 32°C / 20°C | 13days (122 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 65% Muggy | 8.7 Very High | Good | View Details |
| March | 30°C / 20°C | 32°C / 21°C | 13days (101 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 65% Muggy | 8.8 Very High | Good | View Details |
| April best | 30°C / 19°C | 30°C / 19°C | 5days (32 mm) Good | 10.6h Excellent | 55% Moderate | 7.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 29°C / 16°C | 27°C / 13°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.3h Excellent | 34% Comfortable | 6.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 27°C / 12°C | 24°C / 9°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.1h Excellent | 32% Comfortable | 6.2 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 27°C / 12°C | 24°C / 8°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.1h Excellent | 28% Comfortable | 6.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 31°C / 14°C | 28°C / 10°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.6h Excellent | 21% Comfortable | 7.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September | 35°C / 18°C | 32°C / 14°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11.2h Excellent | 17% Comfortable | 8.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 36°C / 20°C | 34°C / 17°C | 1days (9 mm) Excellent | 11.5h Excellent | 22% Comfortable | 9.4 Very High | Good | View Details |
| November | 34°C / 21°C | 35°C / 20°C | 8days (33 mm) Wet | 11.8h Excellent | 37% Comfortable | 9.4 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December | 32°C / 20°C | 33°C / 21°C | 12days (102 mm) Wet | 11.1h Excellent | 50% Moderate | 9 Very High | Good | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Oshikango 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 Oshikango, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Oshikango is October, with average daytime highs of 36°C (96°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Oshikango 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 Oshikango is January, averaging 146mm of precipitation across 14 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Oshikango runs through January, February, March, December, with the heaviest rainfall in January. Based on 10-year averages for Oshikango.
Oshikango receives approximately 129 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is November with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Oshikango.
The least favorable months to visit Oshikango are February, March, November, December, primarily due to frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider April, May, June, July, August instead.
The annual average UV index in Oshikango is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Oshikango is 41%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Oshikango are 17 km/h (11 mph). The windiest month is October with peak winds reaching 19 km/h (12 mph) (gusts up to 38 km/h / 24 mph).
Oshikango averages 14 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 35%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Oshikango is 9°C (48°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Oshikango 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 Oshikango ranges from 16°C (61°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 Oshikango. It earns a climate score of 9.3/10 with Excellent.
For June in Oshikango, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 27°C (81°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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