Swakopmund weather in October (Skeleton Coast, Namibia)

Curious about the climate in Swakopmund this October? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Swakopmund during October to be perfect, with high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 23°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Swakopmund in October usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1.3 mm for the month. On average, there are about 1 day with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 0 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Swakopmund climate page with graphs.

 

Swakopmund, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 2%  

Precipitation 1.3 mm  

Rainy days 1 day  

Sunshine 0 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Walvis Baai, Namibia (24 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in Namibia in October

Find out more about the weather in Namibia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Swakopmund, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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