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October · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 99/100

Swakopmund in October

Excellent · 99/100Beach 49/100
High / low21° / 12°daily averages
Precipitation1 mm0 wet days
Sea14°surface temperature
22.68° S, 14.53° EElevation 18 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goSwakopmund · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec99October
Best timeMay–Jul
October: high / low21° / 12°
iWhat to expect

The weather in October

In October, Swakopmund averages daytime highs of 21° and night-time lows of 12° — mild weather by day. Expect around 1 mm of precipitation, with hardly any wet days, with average cloud cover near 18%.

Temperatures are much the same as in September, and November is warmer again by about 1.1°. The sea averages 14°, too cold for most swimmers.

October scores 99/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Swakopmund.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:30 and sets at 19:06 local time, giving 12 h 36 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 37 minutes over the month.

Why 99/100?

How the score for October is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%98%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 49/100 (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 Swakopmund this month

Walvis Bay
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Walvis Bay

Erongo Region · 31 km S
18°Oct high
0wet days
98score
Walvis Bay
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Namibia's best in October

Where to go in October
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
Oranjemund
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Oranjemund

Karas Region
18°Oct high
1wet day
98score
Oranjemund
Windhoek
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4

Windhoek

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

Swakopmund in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Swakopmund?

October scores 99/100 for Swakopmund, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 21°C with 0 wet days.

How warm is Swakopmund in October?

Daytime highs average 21°C and night-time lows 12°C in October.

Does it rain a lot in Swakopmund in October?

Swakopmund receives about 1 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 0 days.

Can you swim in Swakopmund in October?

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