Swakopmund Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Swakopmund maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature.
The area is known for its low rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Swakopmund remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in March, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 22°C during cooler months like August.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 11°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Swakopmund experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 37 mm annually. Year-round, Swakopmund has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, February, with 9 mm, and the driest month, June, with 0.6 mm, is minimal.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
partly cloudy and no rain almost clear and no rain partly cloudy and no rainForecast for Swakopmund
6 m/s
6 m/s
8 m/s
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Swakopmund in Namibia
During the months of January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
April has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 9 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
September is the sunniest month with an average of 0 hours of sunshine.
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