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Oshakati Weather in August

Oshakati in August

The short of it: Oshakati in August averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 11 °C (52 °F), with 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain and about 11 h 31 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 11° · rain 0.0 mm · daylight 11 h 31 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & June

August in Oshakati brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 11°, with about 0.0 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 31 min in mid-August, 22 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Oshakati runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Ongwediva, 7 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

August in Oshakati, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
3° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus September
4° colder
Day–night spread
19°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 31 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OngwedivaOshana Region7 km ENE30°11°0.0 mm
OshikukuOmusati Region29 km NW30°11°0.0 mm
OndangwaOshana Region32 km ESE30°10°0.0 mm
OmungwelumeOhangwena Region32 km NNW31°11°0.0 mm
Ondangwa EastOshikoto Region37 km ESE30°10°0.0 mm
OniipaOshikoto Region38 km ESE30°10°0.0 mm
OngengaOhangwena Region39 km N31°11°0.0 mm
OgongoOmusati Region45 km WNW30°11°0.0 mm

The Almanac · Oshakati Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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August
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Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Oshakati by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°20°120 mm7 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦
February32°19°138 mm8 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦
March31°19°117 mm8 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
April31°18°38 mm8 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
May29°13°4.0 mm8 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
June27°9°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°8°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
August30°11°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
September34°15°2.0 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
October36°18°9.0 mm10 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
November34°19°56 mm9 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦
December33°19°68 mm8 km/h13 h 11 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Oshakati in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Oshakati in August?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 11 °C (52 °F), with about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Oshakati?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Oshakati in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 31 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 4 min in June to 13 h 11 min in December.

Does it snow in Oshakati in August?

Hardly — August nights average 11 °C (52 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Oshakati in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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