SeasonMapNamibia in October
October is one of Namibia's weaker months (rank 10 of 12): its 5 destinations average 74/100, led by Swakopmund at 85 — 24°C and 0 rainy days — while Etosha National Park is warmer at 33°C and scores 47.
#10 of 12 months for Namibia · 5 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Namibia in October
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swakopmund | Beach | 24°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 85 tier A | — |
| 2 | Lüderitz | Beach | 23°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 84 tier A | — |
| 3 | Windhoek | City | 31°C | 7 mm · 2 days | 84 tier A | — |
| 4 | Sossusvlei | National park | 30°C | 2 mm · 1 day | 68 tier C | — |
| 5 | Etosha National Park | National park | 33°C | 5 mm · 1 day | 47 tier F | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means October is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Namibia in October
- Whales off Walvis Bay · Swakopmund · 1 Jun – 30 Nov (usually)
- Küska, the Swakopmund carnival · Swakopmund · 24 Sep – 3 Oct
- Lüderitz Speed Challenge · Lüderitz · 15 Oct – 15 Dec (usually)