When is the best time to go to Opuwo

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Opuwo, Namibia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Opuwo weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Opuwo are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Opuwo January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 99mm 7.3hrs 13.9hrs

Opuwo's weather in January is typically warm and a little damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Opuwo for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Opuwo and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Opuwo with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Opuwo February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 73mm 7.6hrs 13.4hrs

February in Opuwo is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Opuwo for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Opuwo and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Opuwo with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Opuwo March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 95mm 7.1hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Opuwo is characteristically warm and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Opuwo for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Opuwo and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Opuwo with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Opuwo April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 27mm 7.9hrs 12.4hrs

Opuwo's weather in April is typically warm and dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Opuwo, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the fall / autumn in Opuwo and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Opuwo with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Opuwo May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 2mm 8.9hrs 12.1hrs

May is a very dry month in Opuwo and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Opuwo, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Opuwo and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Opuwo with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Opuwo June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 1mm 9.2hrs 13.9hrs

Opuwo's weather in June is typically mild and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Opuwo, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Opuwo and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Opuwo with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Opuwo July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 1mm 8.9hrs 13.4hrs

July in Opuwo is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Opuwo, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Opuwo and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Opuwo with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Opuwo August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 1mm 8.4hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Opuwo is characteristically mild and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Opuwo, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Opuwo and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Opuwo with around 1mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Opuwo weather in August »

September

Opuwo September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 4mm 8.8hrs 12.4hrs

Opuwo's weather in September is typically mild and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Opuwo, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Opuwo and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Opuwo with around 4mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Opuwo October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 11mm 8.1hrs 12.1hrs

October is a dry month in Opuwo and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Opuwo, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Opuwo and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Opuwo with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Opuwo November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 39mm 8.5hrs 13.9hrs

Warm and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Opuwo during the month of November

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Opuwo.

November is in the spring in Opuwo and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Opuwo with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Opuwo December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 37mm 8.2hrs 13.4hrs

December in Opuwo is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Opuwo.

December is in the summer in Opuwo and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Opuwo with around 37mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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Opuwo weather stats

Opuwo weather statistics
Hottest month: January 24.9°C 76.8°F
Driest month: June 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: June 9.2hrs
Coldest month: July 20.2°C 68.4°F
Wettest month: January 99mm 3.9ins
Warmest sea: February 21.1°C 70°F
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