Okahandja Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Okahandja, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia is 30°C (86°F), with daytime highs ranging from 25°C (77°F) in July to 34°C (93°F) in December. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Okahandja compares to cities worldwide.
Okahandja Monthly Temperatures
The moderate changes in the climate in Okahandja ensure gradual weather shifts through each season. At night, temperatures drop to between 19°C (66°F) and 7°C (45°F) depending on the time of year.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Okahandja by month:
The coolest part of the day is typically between 4 AM and 6 AM, while 3 PM is usually the warmest, when solar heating is at its peak. December, the city's warmest month, averages 285 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in July
Historical Okahandja Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Okahandja spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Okahandja vs Namibia
The map below shows the annual temperature across Namibia. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Okahandja vs World: Temperature Compared
Okahandja's average annual maximum temperature is 30°C (86°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Reykjavík, Iceland averages 9°C (48°F) a year, mild summers by Icelandic standards, but cold winters and frequent wind.
Shanghai, China averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and a noticeable spring and autumn.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate, hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Okahandja?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Okahandja, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 25°C (77°F) and humidity around 27%, considered low. In December, the warmest month, temperatures average 34°C (93°F) with 34% humidity, conditions that feel low. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round, large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Okahandja's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Okahandja climate page.
