October weather forecastSwakopmund, Namibia
October
Weather in October
October weather in Swakopmund witnesses an increase in temperature as summer approaches. The sea temperature continues its upward trend, while wind speeds begin to calm down after the windiness of September. Getting closer to the equator's summer, October receives more daylight hours compared to the previous months. It is a comfortable transition into the warmer part of the year.Temperature
In Swakopmund, Namibia, the months of September and October are known for the lowest temperatures, reaching an average high of 20°C (68°F).Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 71%.Rainfall
In Swakopmund, Namibia, in October, it is raining for 0.9 days, with typically 2mm (0.08") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 24.7 rainfall days, and 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is accumulated.Sea temperature
In Swakopmund, in October, the average water temperature is 14.3°C (57.7°F).Note: Swimming in 14.3°C (57.7°F) can be lethal. Merely spending a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) waters feels harsh, and venturing below 10°C (50°F) might disrupt breathing control and bring about cold shock, contingent on individual resilience.
Daylight
In Swakopmund, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 38min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 19:13 CAT.
Sunshine
August through December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Swakopmund are May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Swakopmund, Namibia
- Average high temperature in October: 20°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (23.5°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are September and October (20°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 15°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is March (19.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are August and September (14°C).
Average pressure in October
Swakopmund, Namibia
- Average pressure in October: 1013.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.2mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Swakopmund, Namibia
- Average wind speed in October: 17.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (17.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (14.3km/h).
Average humidity in October
Swakopmund, Namibia
- Average humidity in October: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (54%).
Average rainfall in October
Swakopmund, Namibia
- Average rainfall in October: 2mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and March (10mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Swakopmund, Namibia
- Average rainfall days in October: 0.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (5.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.2 days).
Average sea temperature in October
Swakopmund, Namibia
- Average sea temperature in October: 14.3°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (19.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (13.6°C).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Swakopmund, Namibia
- Average daylight in October: 12h and 36min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in October: 9h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are August, September, October, November and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in October
Swakopmund, Namibia
- Average sunshine days in October: 28.4 days
The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (30.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (22.6 days).
Average UV index in October
Swakopmund, Namibia
- Average UV index in October: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and April (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in October
Swakopmund, Namibia
- Average cloud cover in October: 10
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 17).
The months with the least cloud cover are May, June and July (Cloud cover 3).
Average visibility in October
Swakopmund, Namibia
- Average visibility in October: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
