Omaheke Region, Namibia
Helena
Helena is a locality in Omaheke Region, Namibia, 1,262 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now19°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time05:32
21.84° S, 20.23° EElevation 1,262 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low32° / 16°
Rain this month17mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Helena at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:01 · 18:4712 h 45 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous95% · Moonrise 17:14Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in December
Coolest month6°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
91 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
0 mm of rain
Weather in Helena
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
19°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 32%
Today24 Oct35°19°
Sun25 Oct35°20°
Mon26 Oct34°20°10.7 mm
Tue27 Oct32°19°
Wed28 Oct32°19°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct34°17°
Fri30 Oct35°21°
Sat31 Oct35°22°
Sun1 Nov36°23°
When to go to Helena
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 | 42 | 46 | 53 | 74 | 97 | 99 | 100 | 99 | 80 | 65 | 50 | 39 |
| High | 31° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 25° | 22° | 22° | 25° | 30° | 32° | 32° | 32° |
| Low | 19° | 19° | 18° | 15° | 11° | 7° | 6° | 9° | 13° | 16° | 18° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 91 | 75 | 56 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 42 | 51 |
| Wet days | 16 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 14 |
What's on in Helena
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 Helena
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Helena?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Helena.
What is the hottest month in Helena?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Helena?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Helena?
January is the wettest month with about 91 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.