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October · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 85/100

Benguela in October

Excellent · 85/100Beach 94/100
High / low27° / 22°daily averages
Precipitation8 mm3 wet days
Sea24°surface temperature
12.58° S, 13.40° EElevation 30 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
When to goBenguela · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec85October
Best timeJun–Aug
October: high / low27° / 22°
iWhat to expect

The weather in October

In October, Benguela averages daytime highs of 27° and night-time lows of 22° — warm weather by day. Expect around 8 mm of precipitation spread over about 3 wet days, with average cloud cover near 28%.

Days are 2.2° warmer than in September on average, and November is warmer again by about 1.6°. The sea averages 24°, pleasant for a swim.

October scores 85/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Benguela. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:42 and sets at 18:04 local time, giving 12 h 22 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 21 minutes over the month.

Why 85/100?

How the score for October is built
Comfort · 42%83%
Dry days · 33%77%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 94/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

October against the year

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iiiNearby in October

Around Benguela this month

Catumbela
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Catumbela

Benguela · 23 km NE
27°Oct high
3wet days
85score
Catumbela
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Navegantes

Benguela · 1.9 km SW
27°Oct high
3wet days
86score
Navegantes
Lobito
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Lobito

Benguela · 28 km NE
26°Oct high
3wet days
90score
Lobito
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Angola's best in October

Where to go in October
Tômbua
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Tômbua

Namibe
23°Oct high
1wet day
98score
Tômbua
Moçâmedes
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2

Moçâmedes

Namibe
24°Oct high
1wet day
97score
Moçâmedes
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Humpata

Huíla
25°Oct high
2wet days
95score
Humpata
Lobito
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4

Lobito

Benguela
26°Oct high
3wet days
90score
Lobito
·Questions

Benguela in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Benguela?

October scores 85/100 for Benguela, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 27°C with 3 wet days.

How warm is Benguela in October?

Daytime highs average 27°C and night-time lows 22°C in October.

Does it rain a lot in Benguela in October?

Benguela receives about 8 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 3 days.

Can you swim in Benguela in October?

The sea averages 24°C in October, warm enough for most swimmers.