Climate Insights for Tsumkwe

The climate in Tsumkwe is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 493mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 153mm of rainfall. Tsumkwe 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: October, November, September. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Temperatures in Tsumkwe vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Tsumkwe is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 493mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 41mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 153mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0mm. That's 152mm less than January, 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.

Tsumkwe is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Tsumkwe, which began on March 20, 2026. Tsumkwe 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 October at around 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 7°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Tsumkwe is during March, April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 17mm per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 35°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tsumkwe 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.