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Otavi Weather in August

Otavi in August

The short of it: Otavi in August averages a high of 29 °C (83 °F) and a low of 9 °C (48 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 11 h 27 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 9° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 11 h 27 min

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

Thirty years of records give Otavi an average August high of 29°, a low of 9° and some 1.0 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 27 min in mid-August, 24 minutes more than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Otavi runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Tsumeb, 58 km to the NE, is 1° warmer by day.

August in Otavi, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
3° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus September
4° colder
Day–night spread
20°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 27 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TsumebOshikoto Region58 km NE29°11°0.0 mm
GrootfonteinOtjozondjupa Region80 km E28°9°1.0 mm
OkakararaOtjozondjupa Region106 km S28°8°1.0 mm
OshiveloOshikoto Region115 km N31°11°1.0 mm
TsintsabisOshikoto Region117 km NE30°11°1.0 mm
OtjiwarongoOtjozondjupa Region117 km SW28°8°0.0 mm
OtjituuoOtjozondjupa Region131 km E29°10°0.0 mm
OutjoKunene Region135 km WSW29°9°0.0 mm

The Almanac · Otavi Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Otavi by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°17°131 mm9 km/h13 h 12 min✦✦
February30°17°125 mm8 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦
March29°16°85 mm8 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
April28°14°42 mm7 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
May27°9°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
June25°6°0.0 mm8 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
July25°6°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°9°1.0 mm9 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦✦✦✦
September33°13°3.0 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
October34°17°15 mm12 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦
November32°17°42 mm9 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
December32°17°76 mm8 km/h13 h 19 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Otavi in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Otavi in August?

Days average 29 °C (83 °F) and nights 9 °C (48 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Otavi?

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

How long are the days in Otavi in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 27 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 57 min in June to 13 h 19 min in December.

Does it snow in Otavi in August?

Hardly — August nights average 9 °C (48 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Otavi in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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