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Gorham's Cave

United Kingdom

Best timeApr–Jun & Sep–Oct

Set inUnited Kingdom

In season~70°F high

Climate52–82°F

CurrencyGBP

LanguageEnglish

TimezoneUTC+00:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Gorham's Cave

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Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightJul · 85%

WarmestJul · 82°F

WettestMar

Best windowApr–Jun & Sep–Oct

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Gorham's Cave is a sea-level cave in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. Though not a sea cave, it is often mistaken for one. Considered to be one of the last known habitations of the Neanderthals in Europe, the cave gives its name to the Gorham's Cave complex, which is a combination of four distinct caves of such importance that they are combined into a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the only one in Gibraltar. The three other caves are Vanguard Cave, Hyaena Cave, and Bennett's Cave.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pairs well with

Donana National Park

Reales Alcázares

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gorham's Cave?

The best time to visit Gorham's Cave is April–June & September–October, in United Kingdom.

Where is Gorham's Cave?

Gorham's Cave is in United Kingdom.

What is Gorham's Cave known for?

Gorham's Cave is a sea-level cave in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. Though not a sea cave, it is often mistaken for one. Considered to be one of the last known habitations of the Neanderthals in Europe, the cave gives its name to the Gorham's Cave complex, which is a combination of four distinct caves of such importance that they are combined into a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the only one in Gibraltar. The three other caves are Vanguard Cave, Hyaena Cave, and Bennett's Cave.

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