Climate Insights for Tômbua

The climate in Tômbua is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 71mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 25mm of rainfall. Tômbua is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: March, April, February. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Tômbua sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 28°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Tômbua is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 71mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 25mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 0mm. That's 25mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Tômbua is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Tômbua, which began on June 21, 2026. Tômbua is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in March at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 15°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Tômbua is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 6mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tômbua based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.