Otjiwarongo Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Otjiwarongo’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Namibia.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The climate in Otjiwarongo experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in October, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 25°C during cooler months like July. At night, minimum temperatures typically average around 8°C during these months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Otjiwarongo by month:
The minimum temperature is commonly observed between 4 AM and 6 AM, with the maximum occurring around 3 PM, when the sun’s strength is at its peak. October, the city’s warmest month, sees 285 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
July, the city’s coldest month, sees about 0.2 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 0 days. It records 336 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
Annual Temperatures in Namibia Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Namibia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Otjiwarongo Temperatures Compared World Wide
Otjiwarongo’s average annual maximum temperature is 30°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, stands out with its warm Mediterranean climate and an average annual temperature of 23°C.
In contrast, in Zermatt, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 4°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
Beijing, China, experiences more extreme temperature shifts, but still averaging 20°C annually.
Perth, Australia, experiences a Mediterranean climate, with a pleasant average temperature of 25°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Otjiwarongo’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Otjiwarongo climate page.
Current temperature in Otjiwarongo
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