Karas Region, Namibia
Sonop
Sonop is a locality in Karas Region, Namibia, 914 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now21°C
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Population–
Local time01:39
28.45° S, 18.97° EElevation 914 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low28° / 12°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Best: May · Jul–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Sonop at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:58 · 18:5913 h 01 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 19:36Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay · Jul–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in January
Coolest month6°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
14 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
2 mm of rain
Weather in Sonop
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 36%
Today26 Oct29°18°
Tue27 Oct28°12°
Wed28 Oct32°15°
Thu29 Oct35°19°
Fri30 Oct38°20°
Sat31 Oct38°21°
Sun1 Nov35°25°
Mon2 Nov36°23°
Tue3 Nov36°25°
When to go to Sonop
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 | 60 | 63 | 88 | 99 | 96 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 85 | 75 | 62 |
| High | 33° | 33° | 31° | 27° | 23° | 19° | 19° | 21° | 25° | 28° | 30° | 32° |
| Low | 18° | 19° | 17° | 14° | 10° | 6° | 6° | 7° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 16° |
| Rain (mm) | 14 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Wet days | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
What's on in Sonop
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 Sonop
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sonop?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sonop.
What is the hottest month in Sonop?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Sonop?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sonop?
January is the wettest month with about 14 mm of precipitation on 5 wet days.