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Khomas Region
Khomas Region
Khomas Region, Namibia

Gamsberg

Gamsberg is a locality in Khomas Region, Namibia, 1,797 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now25°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time19:43
23.33° S, 16.34° EElevation 1,797 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Gamsbergweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec87October
October: high / low27° / 12°
Rain this month7mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Gamsberg at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in December

Coolest month5°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthFebruary

92 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

0 mm of rain

Weather in Gamsberg

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Clear · wind 9 km/h · humidity 23%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct31°17°
Fri23 Oct33°19°
Sat24 Oct34°22°
Sun25 Oct34°20°4.6 mm
Mon26 Oct31°21°
Tue27 Oct32°21°
Wed28 Oct32°20°
Thu29 Oct32°22°
Fri30 Oct34°19°
Sat31 Oct32°22°

When to go to Gamsberg

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score585768929910010010098878065
High28°28°27°25°22°19°19°22°25°27°28°29°
Low15°16°15°12°9°6°5°7°10°12°13°14°
Rain (mm)689256243110271518
Wet days121311410000237

What's on in Gamsberg

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 Gamsberg

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Gamsberg

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.0Kalkrand 40 km ↖1992 · 118 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gamsberg?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gamsberg.
What is the hottest month in Gamsberg?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Gamsberg?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gamsberg?
February is the wettest month with about 92 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.