AI-generatedHenties Bay at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Apr
- Warmest month
- Apr · 23°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 19.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,100 h
- Rain a year
- 24 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 26 m
Climate in Henties Bay
Henties Bay has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. April is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while September is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 3,100 hours of sunshine a year, Henties Bay is very sunny; December is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Henties Bay
The best time to visit Henties Bay is from January to April. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in February it only reaches 19.2 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. Rain is a rarity all year: only 24 mm fall in an average year.
Henties Bay through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Henties Bay in spring
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 19–20 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Henties Bay in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 21–23 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Henties Bay in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Henties Bay in winter
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 19–22 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
All year
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: January – April
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
06:3119:06
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:17–07:01 · evening 18:36–19:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:09–06:17 · evening 19:19–19:28
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Henties Bay compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 19° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The sea warms from 14° to 15°. The days get 0.6 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 19° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 12° |
| Sea | 14° | 15° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 12.9 h |
What is the weather like in Henties Bay in October?
In October, Henties Bay is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Henties Bay.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 34 min06:31 – 19:06
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 46 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %2 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %93 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Henties Bay
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February has the better holiday weather in Henties Bay: score 68 against 39. In February, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in February. February has one more rainy day.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 39 | 68better |
| Daytime high | 19° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 17° |
| Sea | 14.8° | 19.2° |
| Sunshine | 8.6 h | 8.6 h |
| Rainy days | 0better | 1 |
| Rainfall | 0 mm | 6 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 3 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Henties Bay month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
64January22° · Sea 19° · 8.9 h
In January, Henties Bay is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Henties Bay.
Henties Bay in January68February23° · Sea 19° · 8.6 h
In February, Henties Bay is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Henties Bay.
Henties Bay in February66March23° · Sea 19° · 8.6 h
In March, Henties Bay is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Henties Bay.
Henties Bay in March62April23° · Sea 17° · 8.5 h
In April, Henties Bay is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Henties Bay.
Henties Bay in April58May23° · Sea 16° · 8.2 h
In May, Henties Bay is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Henties Bay.
Henties Bay in May55June22° · Sea 15° · 7.9 h
In June, Henties Bay is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Henties Bay.
Henties Bay in June54July22° · Sea 14° · 7.9 h
In July, Henties Bay is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Henties Bay.
Henties Bay in July38August19° · Sea 14° · 7.8 h
In August, Henties Bay is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Henties Bay.
Henties Bay in August37September19° · Sea 14° · 8.1 h
In September, Henties Bay is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Henties Bay.
Henties Bay in September39October19° · Sea 15° · 8.6 h
In October, Henties Bay is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Henties Bay.
Henties Bay in October47November20° · Sea 16° · 9.2 h
In November, Henties Bay is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Henties Bay.
Henties Bay in November54December21° · Sea 17° · 9.4 h
In December, Henties Bay is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Henties Bay.
Henties Bay in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Henties Bay
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in August (10°), the warmest in February (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to April.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 64 | 22° | 16° | 18.7° | 8.9 h | 1 | 6 |
| FebruaryFeb | 68 | 23° | 17° | 19.2° | 8.6 h | 1 | 6 |
| MarchMar | 66 | 23° | 16° | 18.5° | 8.6 h | 1 | 5 |
| AprilApr | 62 | 23° | 16° | 17.2° | 8.5 h | 1 | 3 |
| MayMay | 58 | 23° | 14° | 15.7° | 8.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| JuneJun | 55 | 22° | 12° | 14.8° | 7.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 54 | 22° | 12° | 14.3° | 7.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 38 | 19° | 10° | 13.9° | 7.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 37 | 19° | 10° | 13.9° | 8.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 39 | 19° | 11° | 14.8° | 8.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| NovemberNov | 47 | 20° | 13° | 16.0° | 9.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| DecemberDec | 54 | 21° | 15° | 17.4° | 9.4 h | 0 | 2 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
22.12° S, 14.28° E · 26 m · Africa/Windhoek
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Henties Bay
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 14.3 – 15.3 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Henties Bay ranges from 13.9 °C in August to 19.2 °C in February. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 18.1 and 19.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18.7° | 17.6° | 19.5° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 19.2° | 18.1° | 19.9° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 18.5° | 16.8° | 20.0° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 17.2° | 16.1° | 18.4° | fresh |
| MayMay | 15.7° | 14.9° | 16.6° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.8° | 14.2° | 15.4° | cold |
| JulyJul | 14.3° | 13.6° | 14.8° | cold |
| AugustAug | 13.9° | 13.3° | 14.5° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 13.9° | 13.4° | 14.4° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 14.8° | 14.3° | 15.3° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 16.0° | 15.3° | 16.7° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 17.4° | 16.5° | 18.3° | fresh |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Henties Bay
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.6 of 12.6 hours of daylight in Henties Bay, 68 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Henties Bay: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, it hardly ever rains in Henties Bay: 0 mm in the whole month.
UV index
UV index in Henties Bay
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in January (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Henties Bay
How breezy and how cloudy Henties Bay is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Henties Bay typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 46 % of the sky over Henties Bay: variable cloud, with about 8.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Henties Bay
How often the day gets hot in Henties Bay (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Henties Bay has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Henties Bay
Weather for your travel dates
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Henties Bay in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Henties Bay has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 63) and its weakest during October half-term (score 39).
- 63
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 57
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 44
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 39
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 59
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 30 min
- Distance
- 8,310 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Namibia
- Currency
- Namibian Dollar (NAD)
- Language
- English
- Sockets
- Type D, M · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +264
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Henties Bay vs Swakopmund
In October Swakopmund has the better holiday weather (score 52 vs 39). During the day Swakopmund is 2 °C warmer than Henties Bay. The sea in Swakopmund is 1 °C cooler.
| in October | Henties Bay | Swakopmund |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 39 | 52 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 21° |
| Sea | 15° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Best time | Jan – Apr | All year |
Through the year
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In October, Henties Bay ranks 14 of 14 destinations in this country.
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- 14Henties BayThis page19°15°39
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Frequently asked questions about Henties Bay
When is the best time to visit Henties Bay?
The best time to visit Henties Bay is from January to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Henties Bay?
The sea temperature in Henties Bay ranges from 13.9 °C in August to 19.2 °C in February. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Henties Bay in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 14.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Henties Bay?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 16 °C. September is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Henties Bay?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 24 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Henties Bay get?
Henties Bay gets around 3,100 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 9.4 hours a day; in August there are 7.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Henties Bay in?
Henties Bay is on UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Henties Bay?
A nonstop flight from London to Henties Bay takes about 10 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,310 km.
Which school holidays are best for Henties Bay?
Henties Bay has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 63) and its weakest during October half-term (score 39). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 63, May half-term 57, summer holidays 44, October half-term 39, Christmas holidays 59.