Swakopmund Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Swakopmund remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in March, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 22°C (72°F) during cooler months like September.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 17°C (63°F) in March to around 11°C (52°F) during September.

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Temperature ranges by month

Swakopmund experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 37 mm (1.5 in) annually. Year-round, Swakopmund has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, February, with 9 mm (0.4 in), and the driest month, June, with 0.6 mm (0.02 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Swakopmund Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Year-round, Swakopmund offers plenty of sunlight to enjoy during your holiday. The difference between the sunniest month, January, with 0.0 hours of daily sunshine, and January, the least sunny month, with 0.0 hours, is minimal.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine