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Oshivelo Weather in August

Oshivelo in August

The short of it: Oshivelo in August averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 11 °C (51 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 11 h 29 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 1.0 mm · daylight 11 h 29 min

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

Thirty years of records give Oshivelo an average August high of 31°, a low of 11° and some 1.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 29 min in mid-August, 23 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, Oshivelo runs about middling and wetter than most in August. Omuthiya, 68 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

August in Oshivelo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
4° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus September
4° colder
Day–night spread
20°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 29 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OmuthiyaOshikoto Region68 km WNW31°11°0.0 mm
TsintsabisOshikoto Region85 km ESE30°11°1.0 mm
TsumebOshikoto Region90 km SE29°11°0.0 mm
OtaviOtjozondjupa Region115 km S29°9°1.0 mm
EkongoOhangwena Region117 km N31°11°0.0 mm
OniipaOshikoto Region143 km WNW30°10°0.0 mm
Ondangwa EastOshikoto Region144 km WNW30°10°0.0 mm
GrootfonteinOtjozondjupa Region144 km SE28°9°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Oshivelo 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 1.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Oshivelo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°19°124 mm8 km/h13 h 8 min✦✦
February32°19°118 mm8 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦
March31°18°92 mm8 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
April31°16°38 mm8 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
May29°12°3.0 mm7 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
June27°8°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°8°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
August31°11°1.0 mm9 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
September35°15°2.0 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
October36°19°9.0 mm11 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
November35°19°47 mm9 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦
December33°19°85 mm7 km/h13 h 15 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Oshivelo in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Oshivelo in August?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 11 °C (51 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Oshivelo?

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

How long are the days in Oshivelo in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 29 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 1 min in June to 13 h 15 min in December.

Does it snow in Oshivelo in August?

Hardly — August nights average 11 °C (51 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Oshivelo in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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