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Groot Aub Weather in October

Groot Aub in October

The short of it: Groot Aub in October averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 12 °C (54 °F), with 10 mm (0.39 in) of rain and about 12 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 12° · rain 10 mm · daylight 12 h 40 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: June & July

October in Groot Aub brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 12°, with about 10 mm of rain over the month. Much like September: highs about 30°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 10 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 40 min in mid-October, 40 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates October 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Groot Aub runs cooler than most and wetter than most in October. Rehoboth, 43 km to the SSW, is 1° warmer by day.

October in Groot Aub, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus September
2° warmer, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus November
1° colder
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 40 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

October averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RehobothHardap Region43 km SSW31°12°5.0 mm
WindhoekKhomas Region44 km NNW31°14°10 mm
KatuturaKhomas Region48 km NNW31°14°10 mm
OmitaraOmaheke Region110 km NE32°13°10 mm
OkahandjaOtjozondjupa Region111 km NNW33°14°10 mm
SchlipHardap Region123 km S29°12°5.0 mm
OtjimbingweErongo Region127 km WNW33°15°3.0 mm
KalkrandHardap Region132 km SSE32°12°7.0 mm

The Almanac · Groot Aub Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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October
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Much like September: highs about 30°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 10 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Groot Aub by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°16°88 mm11 km/h13 h 24 min✦✦
February29°16°77 mm9 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦✦
March28°14°70 mm9 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
April26°11°34 mm9 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
May24°8°5.0 mm9 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
June22°5°0.0 mm9 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦
July22°4°0.0 mm10 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°6°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
September28°9°3.0 mm10 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
October30°12°10 mm10 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
November31°14°24 mm12 km/h13 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
December31°16°32 mm10 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Groot Aub in October

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Groot Aub in October?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 12 °C (54 °F), with about 10 mm (0.39 in) of rain over the month. Much like September: highs about 30°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 10 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is October a good time to visit Groot Aub?

The Almanac gives October 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Groot Aub in October?

In mid-October the sun is up for about 12 h 40 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 44 min in June to 13 h 32 min in December.

Does it snow in Groot Aub in October?

Hardly — October nights average 12 °C (54 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Groot Aub in October?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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