Ondjiva climate
Ondjiva (Angola) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 24 °C75 °F, and about 517 mm20 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Ondjiva climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3290 | 2068 | 2679 | 1134.5 |
| Feb | 3289 | 1967 | 2578 | 1074.2 |
| Mar | 3187 | 1966 | 2577 | 1285.0 |
| Apr | 3187 | 1763 | 2475 | 311.2 |
| May | 3086 | 1356 | 2271 | 30.1 |
| Jun | 2882 | 1049 | 1966 | 00.0 |
| Jul | 2882 | 949 | 1966 | 00.0 |
| Aug | 3188 | 1254 | 2271 | 00.0 |
| Sep | 3595 | 1660 | 2578 | 20.1 |
| Oct | 3798 | 2067 | 2883 | 130.5 |
| Nov | 3595 | 2169 | 2882 | 532.1 |
| Dec | 3493 | 2069 | 2781 | 662.6 |
| Year | 3798 | 949 | 2475 | 51720 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56% | 66% | 7.0 | 13:02 |
| Feb | 60% | 67% | 6.7 | 12:40 |
| Mar | 64% | 61% | 6.2 | 12:14 |
| Apr | 55% | 40% | 6.0 | 11:44 |
| May | 39% | 24% | 5.6 | 11:19 |
| Jun | 31% | 15% | 5.2 | 11:07 |
| Jul | 27% | 15% | 5.3 | 11:12 |
| Aug | 21% | 17% | 5.8 | 11:33 |
| Sep | 19% | 26% | 6.5 | 12:02 |
| Oct | 25% | 40% | 7.1 | 12:31 |
| Nov | 39% | 55% | 7.3 | 12:56 |
| Dec | 47% | 64% | 7.4 | 13:09 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Ondjiva is like
The warmest month is October, with an average high of 37 °C98 °F and a low of 20 °C67 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 28 °C82 °F and lows 9 °C49 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 9.7 °C17.4 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 517 mm20 in. The wettest three-month stretch is January–March, which brings 67% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: May–October. The wettest month is March (128 mm5.0 in), the driest is July (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 19% in September to 64% in March. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 15%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in March to 10 km/h (6 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 11.1 hours in June to 13.1 hours in December.
Best time to visit Ondjiva
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–July. Average highs then reach 28 °C82 °F to 30 °C86 °F. Precipitation is 0 mm0.0 in to 3 mm0.1 in per month.
The most challenging month is October, which is hot, with average highs of 37 °C98 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Ondjiva
- Wetter months (November–March) — highs 3187 to 35 °C95 °F, lows 1966 to 21 °C69 °F, about 93 mm3.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (April–October) — highs 2882 to 37 °C98 °F, lows 949 to 20 °C67 °F, about 7 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Ondjiva compares
The nearest larger place is Lubango, about 338 km to the northwest. Compared with it, Ondjiva is on average 5.1 °C9.3 °F warmer. It receives 40% less precipitation (517 mm20 in vs 858 mm34 in). The difference is largest in December (7.2 °C13 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 26 places in Angola. By annual mean temperature, Ondjiva is the 11th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 20th wettest. See all of them on the Angola climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall (with seasons shifted for the other hemisphere). The closest matches are Funtua (Nigeria, Aw), Livingstone (Zambia, BSh) and Mongu (Zambia, Aw).
Nearby places
- Climate in Lubango 338 km · 19 °C66 °F · 858 mm34 in
- Climate in Menongue 340 km · 22 °C72 °F · 872 mm34 in
- Climate in Mossamedes 435 km · 21 °C70 °F · 194 mm7.6 in
- Climate in Huambo 477 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,275 mm50 in
- Climate in Catchiungo 503 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,319 mm52 in
- Climate in Balombo 534 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,296 mm51 in
- Climate in Cuíto 537 km · 19 °C67 °F · 1,062 mm42 in
- Climate in Bocoio 539 km · 24 °C75 °F · 1,062 mm42 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Ondjiva?
October is the warmest month in Ondjiva. Its average high is 37 °C (98 °F) and its average low is 20 °C (67 °F).
What is the coldest month in Ondjiva?
July is the coldest month. Its average high is 28 °C (82 °F) and its average low is 9 °C (49 °F).
When does it rain the most in Ondjiva?
March is the wettest month with about 128 mm (5.0 in) of precipitation. July is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Ondjiva?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May–July.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.