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Otavi Weather in September

Otavi in September

The short of it: Otavi in September averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 13 °C (56 °F), with 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain and about 12 h 1 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 33° · low 13° · rain 3.0 mm · daylight 12 h 1 min

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

September in Otavi brings afternoons near 33° and nights around 13°, with about 3.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 1 min in mid-September, 34 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates September 4 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 September. Tsumeb, 58 km to the NE, is 1° warmer by day.

September in Otavi, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus August
4° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus October
1° colder
Day–night spread
19°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 1 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TsumebOshikoto Region58 km NE33°15°3.0 mm
GrootfonteinOtjozondjupa Region80 km E33°14°3.0 mm
OkakararaOtjozondjupa Region106 km S32°12°2.0 mm
OshiveloOshikoto Region115 km N35°15°2.0 mm
TsintsabisOshikoto Region117 km NE34°15°3.0 mm
OtjiwarongoOtjozondjupa Region117 km SW32°12°2.0 mm
OtjituuoOtjozondjupa Region131 km E33°14°3.0 mm
OutjoKunene Region135 km WSW32°12°3.0 mm

The Almanac · Otavi Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 8th 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 September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Otavi in September?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 13 °C (56 °F), with about 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Otavi?

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

How long are the days in Otavi in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 1 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 September?

Hardly — September nights average 13 °C (56 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Otavi in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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