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Gobabis
German Lazaret
German Lazaret
Omaheke Region, Namibia

Gobabis

Gobabis is a town in Omaheke Region, Namibia, 1,442 m above sea level. It has a population of about 33,404 (2023). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now25°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population33,404
Local time20:53
22.45° S, 18.97° EElevation 1,442 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Gobabisweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec69October
October: high / low31° / 15°
Rain this month15mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Gobabis at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month32°C

Average high in December

Coolest month6°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthFebruary

75 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 0.4 km

Weather in Gobabis

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Clear · wind 13 km/h · humidity 25%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct32°15°
Fri23 Oct34°18°
Sat24 Oct36°21°
Sun25 Oct36°24°
Mon26 Oct34°20°3.3 mm
Tue27 Oct34°19°3.4 mm
Wed28 Oct33°21°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct34°21°
Fri30 Oct37°23°2 mm
Sat31 Oct36°20°

When to go to Gobabis

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4546567698100999983695540
High31°30°29°27°25°22°21°25°29°31°31°32°
Low19°18°17°14°11°7°6°9°12°15°17°18°
Rain (mm)7575503431005153244
Wet days1414126100003813

What's on in Gobabis

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

Monuments and museums in Gobabis

All monuments

More museums: Gobabis Museum

Outdoors around Gobabis

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Gobabis Golf CourseGolf courses
1.7 km
3Camp sites
1.7 km
Goba Lodge CampsiteCamp sites
1.7 km

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Gobabis

Eclipses and meteor showers

Gobabis from above

Around Gobabis3 places to see, do and reach nearby

Getting to Gobabis

Hosea Kutako International AirportWDH
154 km
Eros AirportERS
195 km
GobabisRailway station
0.6 km

Places near Gobabis

Places with a climate like Gobabis

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gobabis?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gobabis.
What is the hottest month in Gobabis?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Gobabis?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gobabis?
February is the wettest month with about 75 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.