Kavango East, Namibia
Gonwa
Gonwa is a locality in Kavango East, Namibia, 1,104 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now24°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time02:06
18.05° S, 19.96° EElevation 1,104 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low34° / 19°
Rain this month20mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Gonwa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:07 · 18:4412 h 37 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous88% · Moonrise 16:18Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month34°C
Average high in October
Coolest month9°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
164 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Weather in Gonwa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 9 km/h · humidity 22%
Today23 Oct39°24°
Sat24 Oct38°26°
Sun25 Oct36°23°0.5 mm
Mon26 Oct36°23°
Tue27 Oct38°22°
Wed28 Oct35°24°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct36°23°
Fri30 Oct38°25°
Sat31 Oct36°24°0.5 mm
When to go to Gonwa
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 | 39 | 45 | 49 | 71 | 89 | 100 | 100 | 87 | 69 | 57 | 38 | 35 |
| High | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 27° | 25° | 25° | 28° | 32° | 34° | 32° | 31° |
| Low | 19° | 19° | 18° | 16° | 13° | 10° | 9° | 12° | 16° | 19° | 19° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 164 | 129 | 93 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 58 | 87 |
| Wet days | 21 | 18 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 18 |
What's on in Gonwa
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 Gonwa
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gonwa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gonwa.
What is the hottest month in Gonwa?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Gonwa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gonwa?
January is the wettest month with about 164 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.