October weather forecast
Namibia

October in Namibia marks the height of the spring season and the transition towards the summer months. Temperatures across the country continue to rise, typically ranging from 16°C (60.8°F) to 33°C (91.4°F). While rainfall is generally low, averaging 15mm (0.59"), the frequency of rain showers starts to increase, signalling the onset of the summer rainy season.

In Windhoek, located on the Central Plateau, October temperatures usually vary between 17°C (62.6°F) to 34°C (93.2°F). The city begins to witness sporadic rain showers, although the majority of days remain sunny. The rise in temperature and humidity heralds the upcoming summer season.

Coastal cities such as Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, under the influence of the Benguela Current, continue to record cooler temperatures. In these regions, October temperatures generally hover between 15°C (59°F) to 24°C (75.2°F). The prevalent morning fog begins to wane, giving way to clearer skies and warmer weather.

Compared to September, October in Namibia experiences a further increase in temperatures and a gradual rise in rainfall. As the country progresses into November, the early stages of the rainy season become more evident, marking the transition to the hot, humid summer months.

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• Windhoek - October »
  In Windhoek during October, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of precipitation. In Windhoek during October, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of precipitation.
• Swakopmund - October »
  The months of September and October see the lowest levels of Swakopmund's temperatures, averaging a high of 20°C (68°F). In Swakopmund, Namibia, in October, during 0.9 rainfall days, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Walvis Bay - October »
  On the first day of October in Walvis Bay, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 19:00. On the first day of October in Walvis Bay, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 19:00.
• Oshakati - October »
  On the first day of October in Oshakati, Namibia, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:54. In Oshakati in October, it is raining for 5.4 days, with typically 11mm (0.43") of accumulated precipitation.
• Rundu - October »
  On the first day of October in Rundu, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of October, in Rundu, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:46 CAT.
• Otjiwarongo - October »
  Marked by a significant drop from the daytime highs, Otjiwarongo's average low-temperature in October stands at a moderate 14°C (57.2°F). When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Otjiwarongo?
• Luderitz - October »
  In Luderitz in October, the average water temperature is 14.8°C (58.6°F). In October, Luderitz experiences a barely noticeable shift in meteorological conditions, with average high-temperatures moving from 21.8°C (71.2°F) in September to a moderately hot 23.4°C (74.1°F).
• Tsumeb - October »
  In Tsumeb in October, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 20mm (0.79") of accumulated precipitation. In Tsumeb, October registers the highest temperatures, averaging 32.8°C (91°F) at the peak and 18.5°C (65.3°F) at the lowest.
• Katima Mulilo - October »
  January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Katima Mulilo, Namibia. The average high-temperature in Katima Mulilo for October is a still tropical 33°C (91.4°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month.
• Gobabis - October »
  On the first day of October in Gobabis sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:42. In Gobabis the average sunshine duration in October is 9.4h.
• Keetmanshoop - October »
  October's onset in Keetmanshoop sees an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.4°C (86.7°F), exhibiting a slight fluctuation from the previous month. On the last day of October, in Keetmanshoop, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 19:03 CAT.