The Skeleton Coast weather in October
Are you planning a trip to the Skeleton Coast in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in the Skeleton Coast in October?
The Skeleton Coast is a region in Namibia. October in the Skeleton Coast generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with almost no precipitation.
During the day the temperature is pleasant in Henties Bay at 18°C and warm in Swakopmund at 23°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Swakopmund and 13°C in Henties Bay.
October is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1.3 mm in Swakopmund. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 0 hours of sunshine in Swakopmund. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
For a closer look at October's conditions in the Skeleton Coast, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Skeleton Coast's yearly weather, check out our the Skeleton Coast climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 2 most popular destinations in the Skeleton Coast?
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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Henties Bay
In October Henties Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°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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Is October the best time to visit the Skeleton Coast?
In our opinion, October is a good time to visit the Skeleton Coast with overall perfect weather in Swakopmund.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly perfect weather in Swakopmund.
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