Karas Region, Namibia
Skilpad
Skilpad is a locality in Karas Region, Namibia. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now22°C
Best timeMay · Aug · Oct
Population–
Local time12:00
28.45° S, 16.68° EElevation 147 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low25° / 11°
Rain this month5mm
Best timeMay · Aug · Oct
Best: May · Aug · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Skilpad at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:07 · 19:0913 h 02 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 19:45Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay · Aug · Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in February
Coolest month9°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
2 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
2 mm of rain
Weather in Skilpad
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 23 km/h · humidity 50%
Today26 Oct24°12°
Tue27 Oct26°10°
Wed28 Oct29°10°
Thu29 Oct34°13°
Fri30 Oct35°13°
Sat31 Oct31°15°
Sun1 Nov31°17°
Mon2 Nov38°18°
Tue3 Nov28°17°
When to go to Skilpad
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 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 91 | 98 | 95 | 97 | 98 | 97 | 99 | 97 | 94 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° |
| Low | 15° | 15° | 15° | 13° | 11° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 10° | 11° | 12° | 14° |
| Rain (mm) | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Wet days | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Skilpad
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 Skilpad
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Skilpad?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, August and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Skilpad.
What is the hottest month in Skilpad?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Skilpad?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Skilpad?
January is the wettest month with about 2 mm of precipitation on 3 wet days.