Swakopmund weather in October (Skeleton Coast, Namibia)

How is the weather in Swakopmund in October? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Swakopmund the weather in October is generally perfect, with high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 12°C.

Swakopmund in October usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1.3 mm for the month. Typically around 1 day of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 0 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer 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 TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 2%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 1.3 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
SunshineSunshine 0 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in October and which places have the best weather 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 Swakopmund in October?

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 in October.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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