Karas Region, Namibia
Goms
Goms is a locality in Karas Region, Namibia, 873 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now36°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time15:54
26.22° S, 17.81° EElevation 873 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.
Goms at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:07 · 19:0012 h 53 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous92% · Moonrise 16:28Next 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 January
Coolest month7°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
22 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
0 mm of rain
Weather in Goms
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
36°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 8 km/h · humidity 12%
Today23 Oct36°19°
Sat24 Oct39°22°
Sun25 Oct42°23°
Mon26 Oct36°21°
Tue27 Oct36°18°
Wed28 Oct36°17°
Thu29 Oct38°22°
Fri30 Oct40°24°
Sat31 Oct43°26°
When to go to Goms
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 | 45 | 52 | 74 | 94 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 82 | 68 | 60 | 52 |
| High | 36° | 35° | 34° | 30° | 26° | 22° | 22° | 25° | 29° | 32° | 34° | 36° |
| Low | 20° | 21° | 19° | 16° | 11° | 7° | 7° | 8° | 12° | 15° | 17° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 22 | 28 | 21 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 7 |
| Wet days | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
What's on in Goms
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 Goms
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Goms?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Goms.
What is the hottest month in Goms?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Goms?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Goms?
January is the wettest month with about 22 mm of precipitation on 6 wet days.