Karas Region, Namibia
Kums
Kums is a locality in Karas Region, Namibia, 801 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now28°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time12:04
28.10° S, 19.64° EElevation 801 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 14°
Rain this month7mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Kums at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:58 · 18:5512 h 57 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous91% · Moonrise 16:20Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month35°C
Average high in January
Coolest month6°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthFebruary
26 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
2 mm of rain
Weather in Kums
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 7 km/h · humidity 25%
Today23 Oct33°17°
Sat24 Oct37°20°
Sun25 Oct41°22°
Mon26 Oct35°22°
Tue27 Oct33°17°
Wed28 Oct34°17°
Thu29 Oct36°21°
Fri30 Oct39°24°
Sat31 Oct43°27°
When to go to Kums
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 45 | 43 | 55 | 75 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 90 | 75 | 66 | 52 |
| High | 35° | 35° | 33° | 29° | 25° | 21° | 20° | 23° | 27° | 30° | 32° | 34° |
| Low | 21° | 21° | 19° | 15° | 11° | 7° | 6° | 8° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 17 | 26 | 22 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 12 |
| Wet days | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
What's on in Kums
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 Kums
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kums?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kums.
What is the hottest month in Kums?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Kums?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kums?
February is the wettest month with about 26 mm of precipitation on 6 wet days.