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Tsumkwe
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Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia

Tsumkwe

Tsumkwe is a village in Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia, 1,153 m above sea level. It has a population of about 500 (2011). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now31°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population500
Local time19:24
19.59° S, 20.50° EElevation 1,153 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Tsumkweweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec60October
October: high / low33° / 18°
Rain this month14mm
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Tsumkwe at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in October

Coolest month8°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

127 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Tsumkwe

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

14-day forecast
31°C

Clear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 15%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct38°23°
Fri23 Oct36°23°
Sat24 Oct37°23°
Sun25 Oct36°23°
Mon26 Oct35°22°
Tue27 Oct35°21°1.2 mm
Wed28 Oct34°23°2 mm
Thu29 Oct35°21°
Fri30 Oct37°23°
Sat31 Oct38°25°

When to go to Tsumkwe

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score38444972921001009173604336
High30°30°29°29°27°24°23°27°31°33°32°31°
Low19°19°18°16°12°8°8°10°15°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)127106662731002144973
Wet days18161461000031115

What's on in Tsumkwe

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

Nature around Tsumkwe

Nature in Namibia

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Tsumkwe

Eclipses and meteor showers

Tsumkwe from above

Around Tsumkwe1 places to see, do and reach nearby

Getting to Tsumkwe

Rundu AirportNDU
200 km

Places with a climate like Tsumkwe

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Tsumkwe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tsumkwe.
What is the hottest month in Tsumkwe?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Tsumkwe?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tsumkwe?
January is the wettest month with about 127 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.