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Khomas Region
Khomas Region
Khomas Region, Namibia

Academia

Academia is a locality in Khomas Region, Namibia, 1,694 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now21°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time22:07
22.61° S, 17.07° EElevation 1,694 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Academiaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low29° / 13°
Rain this month11mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Academia at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in December

Coolest month6°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthFebruary

96 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Academia

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
21°C

Clear · wind 7 km/h · humidity 25%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct33°21°
Fri23 Oct34°18°
Sat24 Oct35°20°
Sun25 Oct32°20°1.4 mm
Mon26 Oct34°19°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct34°17°
Wed28 Oct35°20°
Thu29 Oct36°22°
Fri30 Oct37°21°
Sat31 Oct37°20°

When to go to Academia

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score51566089981009910091786955
High29°28°27°25°23°20°20°23°27°29°29°30°
Low17°16°15°13°10°6°6°8°11°13°15°16°
Rain (mm)8196623041002112127
Wet days1517145101013510

What's on in Academia

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Namibia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Academia

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Academia

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.0Kalkrand 40 km ↖1992 · 132 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Academia?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Academia.
What is the hottest month in Academia?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Academia?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Academia?
February is the wettest month with about 96 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.