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East Arnhem
East Arnhem
Northern Territory, Australia

Gikal

Gikal is a locality in Northern Territory, Australia, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now28°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time16:23
12.05° S, 136.32° EElevation 18 mUTC+9:30 · Australian Central Standard Time
The year in Gikalweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79October
October: high / low28° / 26°
Rain this month15mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Gikal at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in December

Coolest month23°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

400 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

4 mm of rain

Warmest sea30°C

December

Monuments nearby1+

within 73 km

Weather in Gikal

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
28°C

Sunny · wind 20 km/h · humidity 75%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct28°27°
Sun25 Oct28°26°
Mon26 Oct28°27°
Tue27 Oct29°27°1 mm
Wed28 Oct29°26°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct30°26°1 mm
Fri30 Oct30°25°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct31°26°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov30°27°
Mon2 Nov29°27°0.5 mm

When to go to Gikal

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score373742486783929389796441
High29°29°29°29°28°27°26°26°27°28°29°29°
Low27°26°26°26°25°24°23°23°24°26°27°27°
Rain (mm)400350327180591210451551228
Wet days25252520842113822
Sea30°30°30°29°28°26°25°25°26°28°30°30°

What's on in Gikal

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Gikal

All monuments

Nature around Gikal

Nature in Australia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Australia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Gikal

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Gikal

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Gikal

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gikal?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gikal.
What is the hottest month in Gikal?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Gikal?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gikal?
January is the wettest month with about 400 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Gikal?
The sea is warmest in December at about 30°C and coolest in August at about 25°C.