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 of 28 °C82 °F to 30 °C86 °F with 0 mm0.0 in to 3 mm0.1 in of precipitation 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 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
Compared with Lubango, about 338 km to the northwest, Ondjiva is on average 5.1 °C9.3 °F warmer and receives 40% less precipitation (517 mm20 in vs 858 mm34 in). The difference is largest in December (7.2 °C13 °F warmer).
Of the 26 places in Angola covered by World Climates, Ondjiva is the 11th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 20th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Angola climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): Funtua (Nigeria, Aw), Livingstone (Zambia, BSh) and Mongu (Zambia, Aw).
Nearby places
- Lubango 338 km · 19 °C66 °F · 858 mm34 in
- Menongue 340 km · 22 °C72 °F · 872 mm34 in
- Mossamedes 435 km · 21 °C70 °F · 194 mm7.6 in
- Huambo 477 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,275 mm50 in
- Catchiungo 503 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,319 mm52 in
- Balombo 534 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,296 mm51 in
- Cuíto 537 km · 19 °C67 °F · 1,062 mm42 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, with an average high of 37 °C (98 °F) and an average low of 20 °C (67 °F).
What is the coldest month in Ondjiva?
July is the coldest month, with an average high of 28 °C (82 °F) and an average low of 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 — most of all 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.