Oshakati
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Oshakati month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Oshakati are typically May, June and July, with average daytime highs around 27–29°C. October is usually the warmest month (average high 35°C), July the coldest (average low 12°C), and January the wettest (about 105 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.6 | 19.8 | 105 | 10.5 |
| February | 30.4 | 19.9 | 103 | 10.6 |
| March | 29.9 | 19.8 | 89 | 10.8 |
| April | 30.0 | 18.6 | 26 | 11.1 |
| May | 29.1 | 15.9 | 1 | 10.8 |
| June | 26.5 | 12.2 | 0 | 10.6 |
| July | 26.7 | 11.7 | 0 | 10.8 |
| August | 30.2 | 13.6 | 0 | 11.4 |
| September | 33.6 | 17.2 | 0 | 11.7 |
| October | 34.7 | 19.5 | 7 | 11.7 |
| November | 33.6 | 20.6 | 20 | 12.1 |
| December | 32.3 | 20.5 | 78 | 11.5 |
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Research updated Thursday, October 29, 2026Past and future events in Oshakati
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- Documented history · 1988
On 19 February 1988, a bomb blast at the First National Bank in Oshakati killed 27 people and badly injured nearly 30 others, most of them nurses and teachers.
- Documented history · 1990
No one was ever convicted of the bombing, and the issue was dropped upon independence in 1990 in favour of national reconciliation.
- First National Bank Bomb Blast
On 19 February 1988, a bomb blast at the First National Bank in Oshakati killed 27 people and injured nearly 30 others.
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01 · OverviewOshakati, in brief
What is Oshakati and where is it located?
Oshakati is a town situated in northern Namibia. It serves as the regional capital of the Oshana Region and functions as one of the largest cities in the country by population and as an economic center, recording 58,656 residents in 2023.
How did the South African Border War shape the settlement?
Founded in July 1966, the municipality was utilized as a base of operations by the South African Defence Force during the conflict. In Oshiwambo, the language of the Ovambo people, the name means that which is in between, though some attribute the moniker to the local broadcasting tower that stood 275 metres high in the town centre.
What historical turning point marked the path toward independence and reconciliation?
A major historical turning point occurred on 19 February 1988, when a bomb blast at the First National Bank killed 27 people and injured nearly 30 others, predominantly nurses and teachers. No individual was ever convicted for the bombing. When Namibia achieved independence in 1990, the issue was dropped in favor of national reconciliation, allowing the area to be proclaimed a town in 1992 and paving the way for extensive development and infrastructure growth.
Frequently Asked Questions about Oshakati
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01 · Q&AWhere is Oshakati located and what are its coordinates?
Oshakati is situated in Namibia at geographic coordinates -17.7883, 15.7044, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Oshakati?
Oshakati has a recorded population of approximately 43,309 and observes the Africa/Windhoek time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Oshakati?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Oshakati include EN-NA, AF, German, HZ, NAQ, with NAD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Oshakati?
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