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Oshikango Weather in August

Oshikango in August

The short of it: Oshikango in August averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 11 °C (52 °F), with 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain and about 11 h 32 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 11° · rain 0.0 mm · daylight 11 h 32 min

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

Thirty years of records give Oshikango an average August high of 31°, a low of 11° and some 0.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 32 min in mid-August, 21 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 June and July.

Against its neighbours, Oshikango runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Helao Nafidi, 1 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

August in Oshikango, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
4° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus September
4° colder
Day–night spread
20°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 32 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Helao NafidiOhangwena Region1 km N31°11°0.0 mm
OngengaOhangwena Region23 km W31°11°0.0 mm
OmungwelumeOhangwena Region30 km WSW31°11°0.0 mm
OndjivaCunene41 km NNW32°12°0.0 mm
OngwedivaOshana Region43 km SSW30°11°0.0 mm
OshakatiOshana Region47 km SSW30°11°0.0 mm
EenhanaOhangwena Region47 km ESE31°11°1.0 mm
OshikukuOmusati Region51 km WSW30°11°0.0 mm

The Almanac · Oshikango Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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August
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Oshikango by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°19°144 mm7 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦
February32°19°147 mm8 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦
March31°19°135 mm8 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
April31°17°43 mm8 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
May30°13°5.0 mm8 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
June28°9°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°8°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
August31°11°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
September35°15°1.0 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
October37°19°8.0 mm10 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
November35°19°74 mm9 km/h12 h 57 min✦
December33°19°82 mm8 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Oshikango in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Oshikango in August?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 11 °C (52 °F), with about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Oshikango?

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

How long are the days in Oshikango in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 32 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 6 min in June to 13 h 10 min in December.

Does it snow in Oshikango in August?

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

What should I pack for Oshikango in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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