Karas Region, Namibia
Simplon
Simplon is a locality in Karas Region, Namibia, 891 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now21°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time06:46
26.82° S, 17.35° EElevation 891 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 13°
Rain this month2mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Simplon at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:08 · 19:0312 h 54 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous89% · Moonrise 16:30Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month35°C
Average high in January
Coolest month6°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthFebruary
23 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
1 mm of rain
Weather in Simplon
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 1 km/h · humidity 45%
Today23 Oct36°18°
Sat24 Oct39°20°
Sun25 Oct42°21°
Mon26 Oct35°19°
Tue27 Oct35°17°
Wed28 Oct34°16°
Thu29 Oct36°21°
Fri30 Oct39°22°
Sat31 Oct43°26°
When to go to Simplon
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 | 48 | 49 | 60 | 78 | 97 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 87 | 75 | 65 | 57 |
| High | 35° | 35° | 33° | 29° | 26° | 22° | 22° | 24° | 28° | 31° | 33° | 35° |
| Low | 19° | 19° | 18° | 15° | 11° | 7° | 6° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 15° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 18 | 23 | 22 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Wet days | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
What's on in Simplon
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 Simplon
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Simplon?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Simplon.
What is the hottest month in Simplon?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Simplon?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Simplon?
February is the wettest month with about 23 mm of precipitation on 4 wet days.