Erongo Region, Namibia
Goanikontes
Goanikontes is a locality in Erongo Region, Namibia. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now28°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population–
Local time18:25
22.67° S, 14.83° EElevation 148 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low26° / 11°
Rain this month1mm
Best timeAug–Oct
Best: Aug–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Goanikontes at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:23 · 19:0812 h 45 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:40Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitAug–Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in April
Coolest month10°C
Average low in September
Wettest monthJanuary
6 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
0 mm of rain
Weather in Goanikontes
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 20 km/h · humidity 39%
Today22 Oct30°13°
Fri23 Oct34°15°
Sat24 Oct26°15°
Sun25 Oct25°14°
Mon26 Oct29°14°
Tue27 Oct32°15°
Wed28 Oct29°15°
Thu29 Oct27°15°
Fri30 Oct25°14°
Sat31 Oct27°15°
When to go to Goanikontes
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 | 73 | 71 | 68 | 76 | 81 | 89 | 90 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 92 | 83 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° |
| Low | 15° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 15° | 13° | 13° | 11° | 10° | 11° | 12° | 13° |
| Rain (mm) | 6 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Wet days | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
What's on in Goanikontes
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 Goanikontes
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Goanikontes?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Goanikontes.
What is the hottest month in Goanikontes?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Goanikontes?
September is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Goanikontes?
January is the wettest month with about 6 mm of precipitation on 7 wet days.