Opuwo weather in December
In December, Opuwo sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 18°C, with 64 mm of rain across 8.7 wet days and about 13.1 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 39% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 13 hours at the start of December to 13 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Opuwo's 9th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Opuwo's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 18°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 64 mm
- 8.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 06 min
- 6:28 AM – 7:33 PM
- Cloud cover
- 52%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.42 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.3
- out of 10
Opuwo is city in Namibia.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month.
A typical December day in Opuwo reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 18°C overnight — a 14°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 35°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 1°C cooler than November and about 1°C warmer than January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 18 |
| 2 | 32 | 18 |
| 3 | 32 | 18 |
| 4 | 32 | 18 |
| 5 | 32 | 18 |
| 6 | 32 | 18 |
| 7 | 32 | 18 |
| 8 | 32 | 18 |
| 9 | 32 | 18 |
| 10 | 32 | 18 |
| 11 | 32 | 18 |
| 12 | 32 | 18 |
| 13 | 32 | 18 |
| 14 | 32 | 18 |
| 15 | 32 | 18 |
| 16 | 32 | 18 |
| 17 | 32 | 18 |
| 18 | 32 | 18 |
| 19 | 32 | 18 |
| 20 | 32 | 18 |
| 21 | 32 | 18 |
| 22 | 32 | 18 |
| 23 | 32 | 18 |
| 24 | 32 | 18 |
| 25 | 32 | 18 |
| 26 | 32 | 18 |
| 27 | 32 | 18 |
| 28 | 32 | 18 |
| 29 | 32 | 18 |
| 30 | 32 | 18 |
| 31 | 31 | 18 |
How December really feels in Opuwo
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December 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.
December sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Opuwo weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 4th-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 18° | 88 | 10.7 | 13 | 4.6 |
| Feb | 30° / 18° | 108 | 11.9 | 12.6 | 4.7 |
| Mar | 29° / 18° | 99 | 14.4 | 12.1 | 5.0 |
| Apr | 29° / 17° | 27 | 5.3 | 11.6 | 6.5 |
| May | 28° / 15° | 1 | 0.1 | 11.2 | 8.3 |
| Jun | 26° / 12° | 0 | 0 | 10.9 | 9.4 |
| Jul | 26° / 11° | 0 | 0 | 11 | 9.4 |
| Aug | 29° / 13° | 0 | 0 | 11.4 | 7.7 |
| Sep | 32° / 15° | 2 | 0.6 | 11.9 | 5.3 |
| Oct | 33° / 17° | 11 | 3.1 | 12.4 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 33° / 18° | 38 | 6.5 | 12.8 | 4.2 |
| Dec | 32° / 18° | 64 | 8.7 | 13.1 | 4.3 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 39% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 43%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 64 | 63 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 |
| Cloudier (%) | 36 | 37 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 64 | 36 |
| 2 | 63 | 37 |
| 3 | 61 | 39 |
| 4 | 61 | 39 |
| 5 | 61 | 39 |
| 6 | 61 | 39 |
| 7 | 61 | 39 |
| 8 | 61 | 39 |
| 9 | 61 | 39 |
| 10 | 61 | 39 |
| 11 | 60 | 40 |
| 12 | 61 | 39 |
| 13 | 61 | 39 |
| 14 | 61 | 39 |
| 15 | 60 | 40 |
| 16 | 59 | 41 |
| 17 | 59 | 41 |
| 18 | 58 | 42 |
| 19 | 57 | 43 |
| 20 | 56 | 44 |
| 21 | 54 | 46 |
| 22 | 53 | 47 |
| 23 | 53 | 47 |
| 24 | 51 | 49 |
| 25 | 50 | 50 |
| 26 | 50 | 50 |
| 27 | 50 | 50 |
| 28 | 50 | 50 |
| 29 | 49 | 51 |
| 30 | 49 | 51 |
| 31 | 49 | 51 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Opuwo gets around 64 mm of rain over 8.7 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 28% and peaks near 31% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 30 |
| 2 | 30 |
| 3 | 31 |
| 4 | 31 |
| 5 | 31 |
| 6 | 31 |
| 7 | 31 |
| 8 | 30 |
| 9 | 30 |
| 10 | 29 |
| 11 | 29 |
| 12 | 29 |
| 13 | 28 |
| 14 | 28 |
| 15 | 27 |
| 16 | 26 |
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| 29 | 28 |
| 30 | 29 |
| 31 | 30 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 71% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 |
| Comfortable (%) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Humid (%) | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
| Muggy (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70 | 13 | 15 | 2 |
| 2 | 69 | 13 | 16 | 2 |
| 3 | 69 | 13 | 16 | 2 |
| 4 | 68 | 13 | 17 | 2 |
| 5 | 68 | 13 | 17 | 2 |
| 6 | 68 | 13 | 17 | 2 |
| 7 | 68 | 13 | 17 | 2 |
| 8 | 68 | 13 | 17 | 2 |
| 9 | 70 | 12 | 16 | 2 |
| 10 | 70 | 12 | 16 | 2 |
| 11 | 70 | 12 | 16 | 2 |
| 12 | 70 | 12 | 16 | 2 |
| 13 | 71 | 12 | 15 | 2 |
| 14 | 72 | 11 | 15 | 2 |
| 15 | 74 | 11 | 14 | 1 |
| 16 | 74 | 11 | 14 | 1 |
| 17 | 75 | 11 | 13 | 1 |
| 18 | 75 | 11 | 13 | 1 |
| 19 | 75 | 11 | 13 | 1 |
| 20 | 75 | 11 | 13 | 1 |
| 21 | 75 | 11 | 13 | 1 |
| 22 | 75 | 11 | 13 | 1 |
| 23 | 74 | 11 | 13 | 2 |
| 24 | 74 | 11 | 13 | 2 |
| 25 | 73 | 11 | 14 | 2 |
| 26 | 71 | 12 | 14 | 3 |
| 27 | 70 | 12 | 14 | 4 |
| 28 | 69 | 12 | 15 | 4 |
| 29 | 68 | 12 | 15 | 5 |
| 30 | 67 | 12 | 16 | 5 |
| 31 | 66 | 12 | 16 | 6 |
Wind in December
Winds average 9 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 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 | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
| 31 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 13 hours at the start of December to 13 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:24 AM to 6:36 AM, and sunset from 7:25 PM to 7:40 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:27 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:29 | 7:29 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:31 | 7:31 | 7:32 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:36 | 7:36 | 7:37 | 7:37 | 7:37 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:39 | 7:39 | 7:40 | 7:40 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.0 | 6:24 | 7:25 |
| 2 | 13.0 | 6:24 | 7:25 |
| 3 | 13.0 | 6:25 | 7:26 |
| 4 | 13.0 | 6:25 | 7:26 |
| 5 | 13.0 | 6:25 | 7:27 |
| 6 | 13.0 | 6:25 | 7:28 |
| 7 | 13.0 | 6:25 | 7:28 |
| 8 | 13.0 | 6:26 | 7:29 |
| 9 | 13.1 | 6:26 | 7:29 |
| 10 | 13.1 | 6:26 | 7:30 |
| 11 | 13.1 | 6:27 | 7:30 |
| 12 | 13.1 | 6:27 | 7:31 |
| 13 | 13.1 | 6:27 | 7:31 |
| 14 | 13.1 | 6:28 | 7:32 |
| 15 | 13.1 | 6:28 | 7:33 |
| 16 | 13.1 | 6:28 | 7:33 |
| 17 | 13.1 | 6:29 | 7:34 |
| 18 | 13.1 | 6:29 | 7:34 |
| 19 | 13.1 | 6:30 | 7:35 |
| 20 | 13.1 | 6:30 | 7:35 |
| 21 | 13.1 | 6:31 | 7:36 |
| 22 | 13.1 | 6:31 | 7:36 |
| 23 | 13.1 | 6:32 | 7:37 |
| 24 | 13.1 | 6:32 | 7:37 |
| 25 | 13.1 | 6:33 | 7:37 |
| 26 | 13.1 | 6:33 | 7:38 |
| 27 | 13.1 | 6:34 | 7:38 |
| 28 | 13.1 | 6:34 | 7:39 |
| 29 | 13.1 | 6:35 | 7:39 |
| 30 | 13.1 | 6:35 | 7:40 |
| 31 | 13.1 | 6:36 | 7:40 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 7.42 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.13 kWh/m² to a high of 7.58 kWh/m² in November across the year — December's 7.42 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| 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 | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.2 | Intense |
Is December a good time to visit Opuwo?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Opuwo for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Opuwo in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Opuwo sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 18°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 9 days see rain.
UV index in Opuwo in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Opuwo peaks around January 17 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 23 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) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Where is Opuwo?
Opuwo sits at 18.1°S, 13.8°E, 0 m above sea level, in Namibia. The nearest listed city is Xangongo, 190 km away.
Topography around Opuwo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Opuwo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Opuwo has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 144 m around an average of 1,158 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 620 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,208 m.
The land around Opuwo is covered by shrubs (41%) and grassland (23%) within 3 km, shrubs (84%) within 16 km, and shrubs (92%) 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 Opuwo (-18.0607°, 13.84°, elevation 0 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. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).