Namibia

Namibia Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Namibia 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 to Expect in Namibia in October

Namibia has a wide variety of climate types. During October, you can expect temperatures that range from pleasant to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Henties Bay at 18°C (64°F) to very hot in Epupa at 37°C (99°F). At night it cools down to 20°C (68°F) in Epupa and 13°C (55°F) in Henties Bay.

For specific regional insights in Namibia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Swakopmund with an average of 1.3 mm (0.1 in) to low rainfall in Otavi with 25 mm (1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during October. Swakopmund experiences about 0 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

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Best Places to Visit in Namibia in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Namibia.

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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).

Popular Destinations in Namibia

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Namibia?

Temperature range in Namibia (October)

Precipitation variation in Namibia (October)

Swakopmund

In October Swakopmund generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

September
October
November
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
0 hours
0 hours
0 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions

Windhoek

In October Windhoek generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
321 hours
319 hours
297 hours
Monthly rainfall
6.1 mm (0.2 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
4 days
7 days
Weather conditions

Walvis Bay

In October Walvis Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

September
October
November
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
191 hours
228 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.5 mm (0.1 in)
2.3 mm (0.1 in)
2.3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions

Okaukuejo

In October Okaukuejo generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

September
October
November
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
36°C (97°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
1.5 mm (0.1 in)
9.3 mm (0.4 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
3 days
6 days
Weather conditions

Omaruru

In October Omaruru generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

September
October
November
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
3.3 mm (0.1 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Namibia in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Swakopmund 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 1.3 mm (0.1 in)
Windhoek 30°C (86°F) 14°C (57°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Walvis Bay 20°C (68°F) 13°C (55°F) 2.3 mm (0.1 in)
Okaukuejo 36°C (97°F) 21°C (70°F) 9.3 mm (0.4 in)
Otjiwarongo 34°C (93°F) 17°C (63°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Koës 32°C (90°F) 17°C (63°F) 8.1 mm (0.3 in)

Namibia weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Namibia in October?

October in Namibia brings perfect weather. In Swakopmund, daytime temperatures are typically around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows hover near 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in Namibia in October?

Daytime temperatures in Swakopmund peak at roughly 23°C (73°F) in October, dropping to about 12°C (54°F) overnight.

Does Namibia get a lot of rain in October?

October is on the drier side in Namibia. Swakopmund averages only about 1.3 mm (0.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is October a Good 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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