Ongwediva weather in February
In February, Ongwediva sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 20°C, with 116 mm of rain across 13.4 wet days and about 12.6 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 28% of the time in February, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 48 min at the start of February to 12 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, February is Ongwediva's 11th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ongwediva's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 20°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 116 mm
- 13.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 36 min
- 6:54 AM – 7:29 PM
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.62 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.6
- out of 10
Ongwediva is town in Namibia.
- Founded
- 1992
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in February
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical February day in Ongwediva reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 20°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 35°C. Set against its neighbours, February runs on par with January and on par with March.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 20 |
| 2 | 30 | 20 |
| 3 | 30 | 20 |
| 4 | 30 | 20 |
| 5 | 30 | 20 |
| 6 | 30 | 20 |
| 7 | 30 | 20 |
| 8 | 30 | 20 |
| 9 | 30 | 20 |
| 10 | 30 | 20 |
| 11 | 30 | 20 |
| 12 | 30 | 20 |
| 13 | 30 | 20 |
| 14 | 30 | 20 |
| 15 | 30 | 20 |
| 16 | 30 | 20 |
| 17 | 30 | 20 |
| 18 | 30 | 20 |
| 19 | 30 | 20 |
| 20 | 30 | 20 |
| 21 | 30 | 20 |
| 22 | 30 | 20 |
| 23 | 30 | 20 |
| 24 | 30 | 20 |
| 25 | 30 | 20 |
| 26 | 30 | 20 |
| 27 | 30 | 20 |
| 28 | 30 | 20 |
How February really feels in Ongwediva
Once humidity and wind are folded in, February averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
February sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Ongwediva weather by month
How February compares with the rest of the year at a glance. February is the 7th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 20° | 116 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 4.4 |
| Feb | 30° / 20° | 116 | 13.4 | 12.6 | 4.6 |
| Mar | 29° / 20° | 96 | 13.4 | 12.1 | 4.9 |
| Apr | 30° / 18° | 22 | 4.2 | 11.6 | 6.1 |
| May | 29° / 15° | 1 | 0.3 | 11.2 | 7.5 |
| Jun | 27° / 11° | 0 | 0 | 11 | 9.2 |
| Jul | 27° / 11° | 0 | 0 | 11 | 9.2 |
| Aug | 30° / 14° | 0 | 0 | 11.4 | 7.2 |
| Sep | 33° / 17° | 2 | 0.4 | 11.9 | 4.7 |
| Oct | 34° / 20° | 13 | 2.9 | 12.4 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 33° / 21° | 46 | 7.8 | 12.8 | 4.0 |
| Dec | 32° / 21° | 93 | 11.4 | 13 | 4.1 |
Cloud cover in February
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 28% of the time in February.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of February, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 56%.
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| Clearer (%) | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 |
| Cloudier (%) | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 52 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 58 |
| 2 | 42 | 58 |
| 3 | 42 | 58 |
| 4 | 42 | 58 |
| 5 | 42 | 58 |
| 6 | 44 | 56 |
| 7 | 44 | 56 |
| 8 | 43 | 57 |
| 9 | 43 | 57 |
| 10 | 43 | 57 |
| 11 | 43 | 57 |
| 12 | 43 | 57 |
| 13 | 44 | 56 |
| 14 | 43 | 57 |
| 15 | 43 | 57 |
| 16 | 43 | 57 |
| 17 | 43 | 57 |
| 18 | 43 | 57 |
| 19 | 42 | 58 |
| 20 | 42 | 58 |
| 21 | 43 | 57 |
| 22 | 45 | 55 |
| 23 | 46 | 54 |
| 24 | 46 | 54 |
| 25 | 46 | 54 |
| 26 | 47 | 53 |
| 27 | 48 | 52 |
| 28 | 48 | 52 |
Chance of precipitation in February
Ongwediva gets around 116 mm of rain over 13.4 wet days in February. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 47% and peaks near 48% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 43 |
| 2 | 44 |
| 3 | 45 |
| 4 | 45 |
| 5 | 46 |
| 6 | 46 |
| 7 | 47 |
| 8 | 47 |
| 9 | 47 |
| 10 | 47 |
| 11 | 48 |
| 12 | 48 |
| 13 | 48 |
| 14 | 48 |
| 15 | 48 |
| 16 | 48 |
| 17 | 48 |
| 18 | 48 |
| 19 | 48 |
| 20 | 48 |
| 21 | 48 |
| 22 | 48 |
| 23 | 48 |
| 24 | 47 |
| 25 | 47 |
| 26 | 47 |
| 27 | 48 |
| 28 | 48 |
Humidity in February
Most of February feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, February lands in the muggy band about 42% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 42% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| Comfortable (%) | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
| Humid (%) | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Muggy (%) | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 14 | 24 | 37 |
| 2 | 25 | 15 | 23 | 38 |
| 3 | 25 | 14 | 22 | 38 |
| 4 | 25 | 14 | 21 | 39 |
| 5 | 25 | 14 | 21 | 40 |
| 6 | 25 | 14 | 21 | 40 |
| 7 | 25 | 14 | 21 | 40 |
| 8 | 25 | 14 | 21 | 41 |
| 9 | 24 | 14 | 21 | 41 |
| 10 | 24 | 14 | 21 | 41 |
| 11 | 24 | 14 | 22 | 41 |
| 12 | 23 | 14 | 22 | 41 |
| 13 | 23 | 14 | 23 | 41 |
| 14 | 22 | 14 | 23 | 41 |
| 15 | 22 | 13 | 24 | 41 |
| 16 | 21 | 13 | 24 | 42 |
| 17 | 21 | 13 | 25 | 42 |
| 18 | 20 | 12 | 25 | 42 |
| 19 | 20 | 12 | 25 | 42 |
| 20 | 19 | 12 | 26 | 43 |
| 21 | 19 | 13 | 26 | 43 |
| 22 | 18 | 13 | 26 | 43 |
| 23 | 18 | 13 | 25 | 44 |
| 24 | 17 | 14 | 25 | 44 |
| 25 | 17 | 14 | 25 | 45 |
| 26 | 17 | 14 | 24 | 45 |
| 27 | 16 | 14 | 24 | 46 |
| 28 | 16 | 15 | 23 | 46 |
Wind in February
Winds average 10 km/h in February.
Across February, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in February
Daylight runs from about 12 h 48 min at the start of February to 12 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over February. Sunrise moves from 6:47 AM to 6:59 AM, and sunset from 7:34 PM to 7:22 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:59 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:31 | 7:31 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:29 | 7:29 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:27 | 7:27 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:24 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:22 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.8 | 6:47 | 7:34 |
| 2 | 12.8 | 6:47 | 7:34 |
| 3 | 12.8 | 6:48 | 7:34 |
| 4 | 12.8 | 6:48 | 7:33 |
| 5 | 12.7 | 6:49 | 7:33 |
| 6 | 12.7 | 6:49 | 7:33 |
| 7 | 12.7 | 6:50 | 7:33 |
| 8 | 12.7 | 6:50 | 7:32 |
| 9 | 12.7 | 6:51 | 7:32 |
| 10 | 12.7 | 6:51 | 7:32 |
| 11 | 12.7 | 6:52 | 7:31 |
| 12 | 12.6 | 6:52 | 7:31 |
| 13 | 12.6 | 6:53 | 7:30 |
| 14 | 12.6 | 6:53 | 7:30 |
| 15 | 12.6 | 6:54 | 7:29 |
| 16 | 12.6 | 6:54 | 7:29 |
| 17 | 12.6 | 6:54 | 7:28 |
| 18 | 12.6 | 6:55 | 7:28 |
| 19 | 12.5 | 6:55 | 7:27 |
| 20 | 12.5 | 6:56 | 7:27 |
| 21 | 12.5 | 6:56 | 7:26 |
| 22 | 12.5 | 6:56 | 7:26 |
| 23 | 12.5 | 6:57 | 7:25 |
| 24 | 12.5 | 6:57 | 7:25 |
| 25 | 12.4 | 6:58 | 7:24 |
| 26 | 12.4 | 6:58 | 7:23 |
| 27 | 12.4 | 6:58 | 7:23 |
| 28 | 12.4 | 6:59 | 7:22 |
Solar energy in February
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in February, about 6.62 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.14 kWh/m² to a high of 7.7 kWh/m² in November across the year — February's 6.62 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.5 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Ongwediva
In February, Ongwediva sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Ongwediva's rainy season runs December–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is February a good time to visit Ongwediva?
Our two travel scores rate February for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
February is a reasonable time to visit Ongwediva for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Ongwediva in February
From February's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In February, Ongwediva sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 20°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 13 days see rain.
UV index in Ongwediva in February
Clear-sky midday UV in February peaks around 15 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ongwediva peaks around January 17 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 11 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 16 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 14 | Extreme |
| Dec | 15 | Extreme |
Air quality in Ongwediva in February
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where February falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Ongwediva is worst in October — around 26 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.7× the cleanest month (April, 10 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 15 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 25 | 26 | 19 | 15 |
| Level | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Moderate |
| Feb | 12 | Good |
| Mar | 10 | Good |
| Apr | 10 | Good |
| May | 11 | Good |
| Jun | 13 | Moderate |
| Jul | 15 | Moderate |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 25 | Moderate |
| Oct | 26 | Moderate |
| Nov | 19 | Moderate |
| Dec | 15 | Moderate |
Where is Ongwediva?
Ongwediva sits at 17.8°S, 15.8°E, 1,088 m above sea level, in Namibia. The nearest listed city is Oshakati, 7.0 km away.
Topography around Ongwediva
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ongwediva.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ongwediva has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 9 m around an average of 1,096 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 17 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 57 m.
The land around Ongwediva is covered by grassland (40%), artificial surfaces (22%) and shrubs (21%) within 3 km, grassland (56%) and cropland (21%) within 16 km, and grassland (53%) and shrubs (38%) within 80 km.
Namibia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type D / M
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 41% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $4,876
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 11.2
- per 100k, 2021
- Road deaths
- 34.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Ongwediva (-17.772°, 15.7656°, elevation 1,088 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).