Khomas Region, Namibia
Helen
Helen is a locality in Khomas Region, Namibia, 1,849 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now21°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time00:10
22.10° S, 17.48° EElevation 1,849 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low28° / 13°
Rain this month12mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Helen at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:13 · 18:5712 h 43 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 16:29Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in December
Coolest month5°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthFebruary
104 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
0 mm of rain
Weather in Helen
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 17 km/h · humidity 24%
Today23 Oct32°17°
Sat24 Oct33°19°
Sun25 Oct31°20°0.9 mm
Mon26 Oct31°18°1.4 mm
Tue27 Oct32°18°
Wed28 Oct34°20°
Thu29 Oct34°21°
Fri30 Oct35°20°
Sat31 Oct34°22°0.5 mm
When to go to Helen
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 55 | 59 | 64 | 88 | 98 | 100 | 99 | 100 | 93 | 80 | 72 | 58 |
| High | 28° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 22° | 19° | 19° | 22° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 16° | 16° | 14° | 12° | 8° | 5° | 5° | 7° | 10° | 13° | 14° | 15° |
| Rain (mm) | 87 | 104 | 60 | 34 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 23 | 38 |
| Wet days | 14 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 |
What's on in Helen
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 Helen
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Helen?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Helen.
What is the hottest month in Helen?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Helen?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Helen?
February is the wettest month with about 104 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.