Monthly climate guide

Swakopmund weather in October

October in Swakopmund is typically mild, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and night-time lows near 13°C (56°F). The month usually brings about 3 mm of rain (very dry) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as September and about the same as November.

What stands out in October

October is among Swakopmund's three coolest months.
Days and nights are close, only about 6°C apart.
Swakopmund is usually about 13°C cooler than Windhoek, 260 km away, in October.
October sits in Swakopmund's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.

Avg high

19°C

66°F

Avg low

13°C

56°F

Rainfall

3 mm

very dry

Humidity

81%

relative

Sky

48%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

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Swakopmund weather by month

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Average monthly climate in Swakopmund
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	22°C / 71°F	18°C / 64°F	16 mm	83%	51%
February	22°C / 72°F	18°C / 64°F	23 mm	83%	52%
March	22°C / 72°F	17°C / 63°F	29 mm	82%	45%
April	22°C / 72°F	17°C / 62°F	28 mm	76%	33%
May	24°C / 74°F	16°C / 61°F	2 mm	65%	25%
June	22°C / 71°F	14°C / 57°F	1 mm	64%	34%
July	22°C / 72°F	14°C / 57°F	0 mm	61%	30%
August	20°C / 67°F	13°C / 55°F	0 mm	72%	40%
September	19°C / 66°F	13°C / 55°F	2 mm	77%	41%
October	19°C / 66°F	13°C / 56°F	3 mm	81%	48%
November	20°C / 67°F	14°C / 58°F	5 mm	82%	41%
December	21°C / 69°F	16°C / 60°F	17 mm	84%	50%

What to pack for October

T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks

Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is October a good time to visit Swakopmund?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other Namibia cities in October

Windhoek

32° / 14°C · 20 mm

Lüderitz

19° / 13°C · 3 mm

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Swakopmund in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Swakopmund?

October is a reasonable time for Swakopmund: highs around 19°C and about 3 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.

How warm is Swakopmund in October?

Average highs are about 19°C (66°F) and average lows about 13°C (56°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Swakopmund in October?

Swakopmund typically gets around 3 mm of rain in October — very dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Swakopmund (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.