Climate Insights for Okahandja
Otjozondjupa, Namibia
Climate Overview
The climate in Okahandja is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 313 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 97 mm of rainfall. Okahandja is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: November, December, October. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.The climate in Okahandja is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 72°F and approximately 12.3 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 3.8 in of rainfall. Okahandja is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: November, December, October. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 44°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Okahandja vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 15°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Okahandja vary considerably across the year, with a 49°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 93°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 44°F and an average of 60°F. The average daily temperature swing is 29°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Okahandja is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 313 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 26 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 97 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 97 mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Okahandja is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 12.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 3.8 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 3.8 in less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Okahandja is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Okahandja is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Okahandja is during March, April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 10 mm per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Okahandja is during March, April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.4 in per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 93°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Okahandja based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Okahandja based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.