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Khomas Region
Khomas Region
Khomas Region, Namibia

Protea

Protea is a locality in Khomas Region, Namibia, 1,646 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time00:02
22.57° S, 17.06° EElevation 1,646 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Proteaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low29° / 14°
Rain this month11mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Protea at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in December

Coolest month7°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthFebruary

90 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Protea

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Clear · wind 7 km/h · humidity 25%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct35°18°
Sat24 Oct35°20°
Sun25 Oct33°21°1.4 mm
Mon26 Oct34°19°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct34°17°
Wed28 Oct36°20°
Thu29 Oct36°22°
Fri30 Oct37°21°
Sat31 Oct37°20°

When to go to Protea

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score49545887981009910090766754
High29°28°27°25°23°20°20°23°27°29°30°31°
Low17°17°15°13°10°7°6°8°11°14°15°16°
Rain (mm)7790582941002112026
Wet days1517145101013510

What's on in Protea

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 Protea

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Protea

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.0Kalkrand 40 km ↖1992 · 136 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Protea?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Protea.
What is the hottest month in Protea?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Protea?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Protea?
February is the wettest month with about 90 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.