Karas Region, Namibia
Gainachas
Gainachas is a locality in Karas Region, Namibia, 983 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now16°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time06:13
25.76° S, 17.71° EElevation 983 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low32° / 15°
Rain this month3mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Gainachas at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:05 · 19:0212 h 58 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 20:45Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month36°C
Average high in December
Coolest month6°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
26 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Weather in Gainachas
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
16°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 14 km/h · humidity 39%
Today27 Oct34°16°
Wed28 Oct36°18°
Thu29 Oct39°20°
Fri30 Oct39°23°
Sat31 Oct38°24°
Sun1 Nov37°24°3.4 mm
Mon2 Nov36°23°
Tue3 Nov38°24°
Wed4 Nov34°22°
When to go to Gainachas
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 | 44 | 46 | 52 | 74 | 94 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 81 | 69 | 60 | 51 |
| High | 35° | 35° | 33° | 30° | 26° | 22° | 22° | 25° | 29° | 32° | 34° | 36° |
| Low | 21° | 21° | 20° | 16° | 11° | 7° | 6° | 8° | 12° | 15° | 17° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 26 | 35 | 26 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 |
| Wet days | 6 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
What's on in Gainachas
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 Gainachas
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gainachas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gainachas.
What is the hottest month in Gainachas?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Gainachas?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gainachas?
January is the wettest month with about 26 mm of precipitation on 6 wet days.