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October · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 98/100

Oranjemund in October

Excellent · 98/100Beach 38/100
High / low18° / 12°daily averages
Precipitation6 mm1 wet days
Sea14°surface temperature
28.55° S, 16.43° EElevation 25 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goOranjemund · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec98October
Best timeOct–Dec
October: high / low18° / 12°
iWhat to expect

The weather in October

In October, Oranjemund averages daytime highs of 18° and night-time lows of 12° — mild weather by day. Expect around 6 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 23%.

Temperatures are much the same as in September, and November brings little change. The sea averages 14°, too cold for most swimmers.

October scores 98/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Oranjemund.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:18 and sets at 19:03 local time, giving 12 h 45 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 49 minutes over the month.

Why 98/100?

How the score for October is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%93%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 38/100 (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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iiiTop of the table

Namibia's best in October

Where to go in October
Swakopmund
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Swakopmund

Erongo Region
21°Oct high
0wet days
99score
Swakopmund
Lüderitz
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Lüderitz

Karas Region
21°Oct high
0wet days
99score
Lüderitz
Walvis Bay
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Walvis Bay

Erongo Region
18°Oct high
0wet days
98score
Walvis Bay
Windhoek
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Windhoek

Khomas Region
29°Oct high
3wet days
77score
Windhoek
·Questions

Oranjemund in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Oranjemund?

October scores 98/100 for Oranjemund, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 18°C with 1 wet days.

How warm is Oranjemund in October?

Daytime highs average 18°C and night-time lows 12°C in October.

Does it rain a lot in Oranjemund in October?

Oranjemund receives about 6 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 1 days.

Can you swim in Oranjemund in October?

The sea averages 14°C in October, cold for most swimmers.