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Khomas Region
Khomas Region
Khomas Region, Namibia

Tara

Tara is a locality in Khomas Region, Namibia, 1,712 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now24°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug
Population–
Local time19:42
22.97° S, 16.71° EElevation 1,712 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Taraweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low28° / 13°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug

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

Tara at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in December

Coolest month6°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthFebruary

84 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Weather in Tara

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

14-day forecast
24°C

Clear · wind 12 km/h · humidity 18%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct30°15°
Fri23 Oct32°16°
Sat24 Oct34°20°
Sun25 Oct32°19°5.8 mm
Mon26 Oct31°18°
Tue27 Oct32°19°
Wed28 Oct33°19°
Thu29 Oct34°19°
Fri30 Oct33°19°2.4 mm
Sat31 Oct32°19°2.4 mm

When to go to Tara

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score51566089981009810094807057
High29°28°27°25°23°20°20°23°26°28°29°30°
Low16°16°15°13°10°6°6°7°10°13°14°15°
Rain (mm)728457263000291920
Wet days1517155101013610

What's on in Tara

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.

Earthquakes around Tara

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.0Kalkrand 40 km ↖1992 · 113 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Tara?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tara.
What is the hottest month in Tara?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Tara?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tara?
February is the wettest month with about 84 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.