Namibia weather in October
Planning a journey to Namibia this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Namibia in October?
Namibia has a wide variety of climate types. During October, you can expect temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.
During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Henties Bay at 18°C to very warm in Epupa at 37°C. At night it cools down to 20°C in Epupa and 13°C in Henties Bay.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Swakopmund with an average of 1.3 mm to low rainfall in Otavi with 25 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 0 hours of sunlight in Swakopmund. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Namibia for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Namibia climate page.
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Average weather in Swakopmund
In October Swakopmund generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Windhoek
In October Windhoek generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Walvis Bay
In October Walvis Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Okaukuejo
In October Okaukuejo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Omaruru
In October Omaruru generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Namibia?
Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Swakopmund, October might be a good time to visit Namibia.
On average, the best time to visit Namibia is in with generally perfect weather in Swakopmund.
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