Windhoek weather in October
October in Windhoek: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Windhoek · #61 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 90/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Windhoek climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 31°C / 88°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 29°C / 84°F | |
| Rainfall | 8 mm / 0.3 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 22% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Windhoek in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Windhoek?
- October in Windhoek: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Windhoek on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
- What is the weather like in Windhoek in October?
- In October, Windhoek averages a daily high of 31.3°C and a low of 15.1°C, with about 7.9 mm of rain over roughly 2.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Windhoek in October?
- Windhoek has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in October.