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Otavi Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Otavi varies moderately throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very warm to warm. It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Otavi experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 34°C in October. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 25°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 9°C during this month.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Otavi has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 682 mm of rainfall annually. Otavi can be quite wet during February, receiving approximately 163 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.1 mm of rainfall, spread across 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Otavi Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Otavi

Tue   Jan 28
31°C | 17°C
NE 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Wed   Jan 29
33°C | 18°C
NE 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Thu   Jan 30
33°C | 19°C
SE 6 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Otavi in Namibia

During the months of June and July you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Otavi?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January and February.
  • Does Otavi have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Otavi?
    October has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Otavi?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 25°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Otavi?
    February tops the wettest month list with 163 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Otavi?
    July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.

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