Oshakati, Namibia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Oshakati, Namibia? If you're planning to go to Oshakati, we've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Oshakati, Namibia

Based on the climate and weather in Oshakati, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

Important essentials for Oshakati, Namibia

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Oshakati, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage

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  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry TSA-friendly option.


  • N95 masks

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection you can have.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.

  • (U.S. Residents) Telehealth COVID-19 test for entry to U.S.

    U.S. residents still need a certified COVID-19 test to return home, but it can now be via Zoom. Learn more


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may wear out. An unreadable vaccination card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Touchless thermometer

    A touchless thermometer is important to have.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).

General health necessities


  • Emergency water purifier

    Some areas may have potentially unsafe tap water, so it's useful to take an emergency water purifier like this one.


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a superb choice.


  • Emergency motion sickness relief

Don't forget these

What to wear/what to pack for Oshakati, Namibia by month

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January

January for Oshakati is consistently hot. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

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February

If you vacation in Oshakati during February, you might notice that it can be very hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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March

If you vacation in Oshakati during March, you will probably notice that it is hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

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April

April for Oshakati is consistently hot and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains occasionally.

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May

If you are traveling to Oshakati in May, you will notice that it is extremely warm and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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June

June in Oshakati is a perfect temperature and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day.

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July

If you go to Oshakati in July, you will notice that it is hot and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C). There is frost once in a while.

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August

If you vacation in Oshakati during August, you might see that it is pretty consistently hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 40s F (single digits C).

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September

September is extremely hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day.

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October

October here is a scorcher and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day.

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November

If you are traveling to Oshakati in November, you will notice that it is constantly hot. Expect it to rain occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

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December

December in this region is really hot. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

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