Skeleton Coast Weather & Climate: Namibia

Climate by month across the Skeleton Coast, Namibia, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of the Skeleton Coast

the Skeleton Coast in Namibia sees its peak temperatures in February (22°C (72°F)) and its coolest in September (17°C (63°F)). For a full breakdown of what to expect throughout the year, we've put together a climate overview based on data from Henties Bay, the region's most visited city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

The weather in the Skeleton Coast during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, November and December is comfortably warm, with average temperatures ranging from 19°C (66°F) to 22°C (72°F).

Precipitation in the Skeleton Coast remains relatively steady throughout the year, ranging from 11 mm (0.4 in) in February to 1 mm (0.04 in) in June. For the most part, the climate remains dry all year long.

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Climate map of the Skeleton Coast

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Henties Bay 18°C (64°F) 22°C (72°F) 12°C (54°F) 17°C (63°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)

Places in the Skeleton Coast, Namibia

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