October in Fish River Canyon brings very high temperatures, with highs of 30°C (86°F) and nights dropping to 14°C (57°F). Rainfall is very low this month, averaging just 4.6 mm (0.2 in).
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances for Fish River Canyon.
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Browse day-by-day weather records for Fish River Canyon spanning 21 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
The extremes listed below come from historical weather data collected in Fish River Canyon from 2006 through 2025.
Find out more about the weather in Namibia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Namibia in October →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm temperatures in October make for comfortable sightseeing weather. Pack breathable fabrics like cotton shirts, knee-length shorts or skirts, and comfortable walking shoes. A thin long sleeve for indoor spaces is handy. With minimal rainfall expected, you can leave the rain gear at home.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in October - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Okaukuejo
36°C (97°F) Otjiwarongo
34°C (93°F) Omaruru34°C (93°F) Voigtland31°C (88°F) Windhoek30°C (86°F) Swakopmund23°C (73°F) Rand Rifles22°C (72°F) Walvis Bay
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