Average Monthly Sunshine in Swakopmund

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Swakopmund receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Swakopmund, you can expect sunshine nearly all year. Peak sunshine in September reaches 0 hours, with only a slight dip to 0 hours in September. The total annual sunshine amounts to 0 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The sunniest days in Swakopmund occur in January, with around 0.0 hours of daily sunshine. Even in January, the least sunny month, Swakopmund doesn't shy away from the sun, still enjoying a comfortable 0.0 hours of daily sunlight.

Swakopmund’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Swakopmund enjoys an average of 0 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

February, Swakopmund’s wettest month, receives 5.5 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 25°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Swakopmund Precipitation page.