October · Namibia
Best time to visit Walvis Bay in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Walvis Bay in October
Average temperature 15°C, 3 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
9.3/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 3 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Walvis Bay scores 9.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 3 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Walvis Bay is Namibia's harbour town, known for its flamingo lagoon, dunes and trips to Sandwich Harbour.
October is one of the strongest months in Walvis Bay (7th)
October averages 15°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 3 mm for the month, with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.5 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9.3/10 puts this among the year's best months in Walvis Bay (7th of 12); only November scores higher, at 9.5/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Walvis Bay in October?
- In October, Walvis Bay averages 15°C, 3 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.3/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Walvis Bay?
- October earns a 9.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Walvis Bay in October?
- Expect about 3 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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