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October · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 77/100

Windhoek in October

Good · 77/100
High / low29° / 13°daily averages
Precipitation10 mm3 wet days
Cloud cover12%monthly average
22.56° S, 17.08° EElevation 1,700 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goWindhoek · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
Best timeJun–Aug
October: high / low29° / 13°
iWhat to expect

The weather in October

In October, Windhoek averages daytime highs of 29° and night-time lows of 13° — hot weather by day. Expect around 10 mm of precipitation spread over about 3 wet days, with average cloud cover near 12%.

Days are 1.9° warmer than in September on average, and November brings little change.

October scores 77/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Windhoek. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:20 and sets at 18:56 local time, giving 12 h 36 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 37 minutes over the month.

Why 77/100?

How the score for October is built
Comfort · 42%62%
Dry days · 33%79%
Clear skies · 25%100%

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

iiIn context

October against the year

Full climate guide
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
Oranjemund
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Oranjemund

Karas Region
18°Oct high
1wet day
98score
Oranjemund
·Questions

Windhoek in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Windhoek?

October scores 77/100 for Windhoek, which we rate as good. Average highs are 29°C with 3 wet days.

How warm is Windhoek in October?

Daytime highs average 29°C and night-time lows 13°C in October.

Does it rain a lot in Windhoek in October?

Windhoek receives about 10 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 3 days.