Erongo Region, Namibia
Salem
Salem is a locality in Erongo Region, Namibia, 561 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now26°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time23:21
22.68° S, 15.43° EElevation 561 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 15°
Rain this month1mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Salem at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:21 · 19:0612 h 45 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 16:37Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in March
Coolest month13°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthFebruary
23 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Weather in Salem
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 3 km/h · humidity 36%
Today22 Oct38°26°
Fri23 Oct42°23°
Sat24 Oct44°28°
Sun25 Oct38°21°
Mon26 Oct35°19°
Tue27 Oct37°20°
Wed28 Oct38°22°
Thu29 Oct33°22°
Fri30 Oct30°19°
Sat31 Oct33°20°
When to go to Salem
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 | 53 | 50 | 46 | 63 | 78 | 91 | 92 | 86 | 76 | 72 | 69 | 64 |
| High | 31° | 32° | 33° | 32° | 30° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 31° | 31° | 32° | 31° |
| Low | 17° | 19° | 20° | 19° | 16° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 15° | 16° | 16° |
| Rain (mm) | 17 | 23 | 24 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
What's on in Salem
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 Salem
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Salem?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Salem.
What is the hottest month in Salem?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Salem?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Salem?
February is the wettest month with about 23 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.