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Khomas Region
Khomas Region
Khomas Region, Namibia

Usambara

Usambara is a locality in Khomas Region, Namibia, 1,103 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 time19:16
23.05° S, 16.18° EElevation 1,103 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Usambaraweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec67October
October: high / low32° / 16°
Rain this month6mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Usambara at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month34°C

Average high in December

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

54 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Usambara

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

14-day forecast
28°C

Clear · wind 17 km/h · humidity 31%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct37°18°
Fri23 Oct39°20°
Sat24 Oct40°23°
Sun25 Oct40°23°4.1 mm
Mon26 Oct36°20°0.5 mm
Tue27 Oct38°22°
Wed28 Oct39°23°
Thu29 Oct38°23°
Fri30 Oct40°22°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct39°23°

When to go to Usambara

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score39424872901001009177676148
High33°33°32°30°27°25°24°27°30°32°33°34°
Low20°20°19°17°14°10°10°11°14°16°18°19°
Rain (mm)547349192100161316
Wet days111110400000126

What's on in Usambara

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 Usambara

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Usambara

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.0Kalkrand 40 km ↖1992 · 148 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Usambara?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Usambara.
What is the hottest month in Usambara?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Usambara?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Usambara?
January is the wettest month with about 54 mm of precipitation on 11 wet days.