Monthly climate guide

Windhoek weather in October

October in Windhoek is typically very hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (90°F) and night-time lows near 14°C (57°F). The month usually brings about 20 mm of rain (fairly dry) and is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than September and about the same as November.

What stands out in October

Windhoek is usually about 13°C warmer than Swakopmund, 260 km away, in October.
Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 18°C, so pack a layer.
October is Windhoek's second warmest month.
October sits in Windhoek's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.

Avg high

32°C

90°F

Avg low

14°C

57°F

Rainfall

20 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

21%

relative

Sky

32%

cloud · mostly sunny

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Windhoek weather by month

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Average monthly climate in Windhoek
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	32°C / 90°F	17°C / 62°F	81 mm	43%	57%
February	31°C / 87°F	17°C / 62°F	77 mm	49%	60%
March	29°C / 84°F	15°C / 59°F	113 mm	54%	53%
April	26°C / 79°F	12°C / 54°F	65 mm	53%	35%
May	24°C / 76°F	9°C / 47°F	6 mm	42%	16%
June	22°C / 71°F	5°C / 41°F	3 mm	37%	11%
July	22°C / 71°F	5°C / 40°F	0 mm	33%	14%
August	26°C / 78°F	8°C / 46°F	1 mm	24%	13%
September	30°C / 86°F	11°C / 52°F	4 mm	20%	18%
October	32°C / 90°F	14°C / 57°F	20 mm	21%	32%
November	33°C / 91°F	16°C / 60°F	19 mm	25%	41%
December	32°C / 90°F	16°C / 62°F	73 mm	37%	56%

What to pack for October

Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
A refillable water bottle
An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
Sunglasses

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Is October a good time to visit Windhoek?

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

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Other Namibia cities in October

Swakopmund

19° / 13°C · 3 mm

Lüderitz

19° / 13°C · 3 mm

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Windhoek in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Windhoek?

It can be, if you like heat: October highs in Windhoek are around 32°C. Good for the beach; plan sightseeing for early morning and evening.

How warm is Windhoek in October?

Average highs are about 32°C (90°F) and average lows about 14°C (57°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Windhoek in October?

Windhoek typically gets around 20 mm of rain in October — fairly dry.

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