Opuwo in December sees very high temperatures, with highs around 33°C (91°F) and overnight lows of 18°C (64°F). Rainfall is fairly high at around 63 mm (2.5 in) on average, so pack waterproofs just in case.
For Opuwo itself, May, June and July generally stand out with the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.
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Based on 19 years of weather observations in Opuwo between 2006 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.
Find out more about the weather in Namibia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Namibia in December →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in December. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in December - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Omaruru
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33°C (91°F) Voigtland31°C (88°F) Windhoek31°C (88°F) Swakopmund25°C (77°F) Rand Rifles23°C (73°F) Walvis Bay
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