AI-generatedLüderitz at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Mar
- Warmest month
- Feb · 23°
- Warmest sea
- Jan · 15.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,460 h
- Rain a year
- 33 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 16 m
Climate in Lüderitz
Lüderitz has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. February is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while August is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 3,460 hours of sunshine a year, Lüderitz is very sunny; December is the sunniest month with 11.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – March
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
06:2519:05
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 06:10–06:55 · evening 18:35–19:20
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:01–06:10 · evening 19:20–19:29
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.
What is the weather like in Lüderitz in October?
In October, Lüderitz is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 35 km/h. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Lüderitz.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 41 min06:25 – 19:05
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 35 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 23 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Africa/Windhoek
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %25 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- 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
- Windproof jacket
Sea temperature in Lüderitz
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.8 – 13.6 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Lüderitz ranges from 12.4 °C in August to 15.3 °C in January. 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 January, eight out of ten years were between 13.9 and 16.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.3° | 13.9° | 16.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 15.3° | 14.2° | 16.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | 15.0° | 14.1° | 16.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 14.3° | 13.4° | 15.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 13.7° | 12.8° | 15.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 13.3° | 12.2° | 14.4° | cold |
| JulyJul | 12.7° | 11.9° | 13.4° | cold |
| AugustAug | 12.4° | 11.7° | 13.2° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 12.4° | 11.5° | 13.3° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.7° | 11.8° | 13.6° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 13.7° | 12.3° | 14.7° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 14.7° | 13.2° | 16.0° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Lüderitz
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 10.1 of 12.7 hours of daylight in Lüderitz, 80 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Lüderitz
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Lüderitz: 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 Lüderitz: 1 mm in the whole month.
Wind and clouds in Lüderitz
How breezy and how cloudy Lüderitz 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 Lüderitz typically peaks at 35 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh 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 gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 23 % of the sky over Lüderitz: mostly sunny, with about 10.1 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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Lüderitz
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 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in August (11°), the warmest in February (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from November 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 | 23° | 17° | 15.3° | 11.2 h | 0 | 2 |
| FebruaryFeb | 66 | 23° | 17° | 15.3° | 10.4 h | 0 | 1 |
| MarchMar | 63 | 23° | 17° | 15.0° | 9.6 h | 1 | 3 |
| AprilApr | 58 | 22° | 15° | 14.3° | 8.9 h | 1 | 4 |
| MayMay | 47 | 21° | 13° | 13.7° | 7.9 h | 1 | 5 |
| JuneJun | 40 | 20° | 11° | 13.3° | 7.5 h | 1 | 5 |
| JulyJul | 38 | 19° | 11° | 12.7° | 7.8 h | 1 | 4 |
| AugustAug | 38 | 19° | 11° | 12.4° | 8.3 h | 1 | 4 |
| SeptemberSep | 43 | 20° | 12° | 12.4° | 9.2 h | 1 | 2 |
| OctoberOct | 49 | 21° | 13° | 12.7° | 10.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| NovemberNov | 55 | 22° | 15° | 13.7° | 11.1 h | 0 | 2 |
| DecemberDec | 60 | 23° | 16° | 14.7° | 11.8 h | 0 | 0 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
26.65° S, 15.15° E · 16 m · Africa/Windhoek
Best time to visit Lüderitz
The best time to visit Lüderitz is from December to March. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in January it only reaches 15.3 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. Rain is a rarity all year: only 33 mm fall in an average year.
Lüderitz through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lüderitz in spring
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 20–22 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Lüderitz in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Lüderitz in autumn
Mar – May
Fair
- 21–23 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Lüderitz in winter
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 19–20 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
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Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Lüderitz
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February has the better holiday weather in Lüderitz: score 66 against 49. In February, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 49 | 66better |
| Day high | 21° | 23° |
| Night low | 13° | 17° |
| Sea | 12.7° | 15.3° |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h | 10.4 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Rainfall | 1 mm | 1 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
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
Lüderitz month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
64January23° · Sea 15° · 11 h
In January, Lüderitz is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 37 km/h. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Lüderitz.
Lüderitz in January66February23° · Sea 15° · 10 h
In February, Lüderitz is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 35 km/h. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Lüderitz.
Lüderitz in February63March23° · Sea 15° · 10 h
In March, Lüderitz is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Lüderitz.
Lüderitz in March58April22° · Sea 14° · 9 h
In April, Lüderitz is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Lüderitz.
Lüderitz in April47May21° · Sea 14° · 8 h
In May, Lüderitz is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Lüderitz.
Lüderitz in May40June20° · Sea 13° · 8 h
In June, Lüderitz is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Lüderitz.
Lüderitz in June38July19° · Sea 13° · 8 h
In July, Lüderitz is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lüderitz.
Lüderitz in July38August19° · Sea 12° · 8 h
In August, Lüderitz is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 12.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lüderitz.
Lüderitz in August43September20° · Sea 12° · 9 h
In September, Lüderitz is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 12.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Lüderitz.
Lüderitz in September49October21° · Sea 13° · 10 h
In October, Lüderitz is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 35 km/h. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Lüderitz.
Lüderitz in October55November22° · Sea 14° · 11 h
In November, Lüderitz is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 36 km/h. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Lüderitz.
Lüderitz in November60December23° · Sea 15° · 12 h
In December, Lüderitz is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 37 km/h. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Lüderitz.
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Lüderitz vs. Walvis Bay
In October Lüderitz has the better holiday weather (score 49 vs. 40). During the day Walvis Bay is 2 °C cooler than Lüderitz. The sea in Walvis Bay is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Lüderitz | Walvis Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 49 | 40 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 19° |
| Sea | 13° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 10 h | 10 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Best time | Dec – Mar | Feb |
Through the year
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- 3LüderitzThis page21°13°49
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Planning a trip to Lüderitz
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Lüderitz 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.
Lüderitz has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 62) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 38).
- 59
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 46
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 38
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 49
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 62
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 11.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 10 min
- Distance
- 8,820 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.
Frequently asked questions about Lüderitz
When is the best time to visit Lüderitz?
The best time to visit Lüderitz is from December to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Lüderitz?
The sea temperature in Lüderitz ranges from 12.4 °C in August to 15.3 °C in January. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Lüderitz in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Lüderitz?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 17 °C. August is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Lüderitz?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 33 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Lüderitz get?
Lüderitz gets around 3,460 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 11.8 hours a day; in June there are 7.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Lüderitz in?
Lüderitz uses the time zone Africa/Windhoek, at UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Lüderitz?
A nonstop flight from London to Lüderitz takes about 11 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,820 km.
Which school holidays are best for Lüderitz?
Lüderitz has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 62) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 38). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 59, May half-term 46, Summer holidays 38, October half-term 49, Christmas holidays 62.
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