Best time to visit Swakopmund

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When is the best time to visit Swakopmund?

The best time to visit Swakopmund is December based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Swakopmund22
    Jan
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Swakopmund23
    Feb
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Swakopmund22
    Mar
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Swakopmund21
    Apr
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Swakopmund21
    May
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Swakopmund20
    Jun
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Swakopmund20
    Jul
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Swakopmund18
    Aug
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Swakopmund18
    Sep
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Swakopmund19
    Oct
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Swakopmund20
    Nov
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Swakopmund22
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Swakopmund?

The hottest time of year in Swakopmund is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 23°C.

Does it ever rain in Swakopmund?

It never rains much in Swakopmund but March usually has the most rain with an average of 6mm. There are normally 2 days in March with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Swakopmund?

The sunniest time of year in Swakopmund is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 67% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Swakopmund?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Swakopmund in February when the water temperature reaches 18°C.

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The weather guide for Namibia (Swakopmund) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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