Karas Region, Namibia
Gaol
Gaol is a locality in Karas Region, Namibia, close to the sea. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now19°C
Best timeMay · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time19:21
26.66° S, 15.17° EElevation 55 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low21° / 13°
Rain this month1mm
Sea this month13°
Best timeMay · Oct–Nov
Best: May · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Gaol at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:18 · 19:1112 h 52 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:39Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay · Oct–Nov
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month24°C
Average high in February
Coolest month11°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthJanuary
1 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
1 mm of rain
Warmest sea16°C
February
Weather in Gaol
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
19°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 22 km/h · humidity 59%
Today22 Oct25°15°
Fri23 Oct29°19°
Sat24 Oct33°18°
Sun25 Oct25°19°
Mon26 Oct26°17°
Tue27 Oct28°19°
Wed28 Oct30°20°
Thu29 Oct27°20°
Fri30 Oct24°17°
Sat31 Oct22°14°
When to go to Gaol
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 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 100 | 99 |
| High | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 23° |
| Low | 17° | 17° | 17° | 15° | 13° | 12° | 11° | 11° | 12° | 13° | 14° | 16° |
| Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Wet days | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sea | 16° | 16° | 15° | 15° | 14° | 14° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 15° |
What's on in Gaol
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 Gaol
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 2 · 14 km
Quaternary · 2
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gaol?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gaol.
What is the hottest month in Gaol?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Gaol?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gaol?
January is the wettest month with about 1 mm of precipitation on 2 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Gaol?
The sea is warmest in February at about 16°C and coolest in August at about 13°C.