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 »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Windhoek are September and October, with an average relative humidity of 19%. September and October, with an average relative humidity of 19%, are the least humid months in Windhoek.
• Swakopmund - October »
  During September and October, Swakopmund experiences its lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 20°C (68°F). Swakopmund experiences lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 20°C (68°F) during September and October.
• Walvis Bay - October »
  On the first day of October in Walvis Bay, Namibia, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 19:01. Walvis Bay measures an average high-temperature of an enjoyable 16.9°C (62.4°F) in October, nearly consistent with the preceding month.
• Oshakati - October »
  The month of October sees the average highest temperatures in Oshakati reaching 35.7°C (96.3°F) at the peak and 21.1°C (70°F) at the low. In Oshakati October is the warmest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 35.7°C (96.3°F) and a low of 21.1°C (70°F).
• Rundu - October »
  Rundu reaches its average highest temperatures in October, measuring 36.3°C (97.3°F) at the peak and 20.4°C (68.7°F) at the lowest. The months with the highest UV index in Rundu are September, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Otjiwarongo - October »
  On the first day of October in Otjiwarongo sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:51. What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Otjiwarongo?
• Luderitz - October »
  On the first day of October in Luderitz sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:59. October's advent in Luderitz denotes a minor fluctuation in the average high-temperature to a moderately hot 23.4°C (74.1°F) from September's 21.8°C (71.2°F).
• Tsumeb - October »
  October is the month when Tsumeb's temperatures reach their peak, with averages of 32.8°C (91°F) and lows of 18.5°C (65.3°F). October, marked by an average high-temperature of 32.8°C (91°F) and a low-temperature of 18.5°C (65.3°F), is the warmest month in Tsumeb.
• Katima Mulilo - October »
  On the first day of October in Katima Mulilo sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:20. After months of dry spells, October witnesses a much-needed increase in rainfall, marking the arrival of the wet season in Katima Mulilo.
• Gobabis - October »
  The months with the highest UV index in Gobabis are January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. In October, the average sunshine duration in Gobabis is 9.4h.
• Keetmanshoop - October »
  On the first day of October in Keetmanshoop sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:47. In Keetmanshoop, in October, during 1.8 rainfall days, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is typically accumulated.