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Namibia Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Namibia in August.

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Swakopmund Windhoek Walvis Bay Okaukuejo

Planning a getaway to Namibia this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Namibia in August

The weather in Namibia in August can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Henties Bay at 18°C (64°F) and very warm in Epupa at 33°C (91°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Epupa and 12°C (54°F) in Henties Bay.

For a closer look at conditions across Namibia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Damaraland with an average of 0 mm (0 in) to almost no rainfall in Aus with 4.2 mm (0.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in August. Swakopmund sees roughly 0 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Namibia - and find the best time to visit. (based on Swakopmund)

January25°C (77°F) February26°C (79°F) March27°C (81°F) April27°C (81°F) May26°C (79°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August22°C (72°F) September22°C (72°F) October23°C (73°F) November24°C (75°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Namibia in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Namibia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Namibia

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Namibia?

Temperature range in Namibia (August)

Precipitation variation in Namibia (August)

Swakopmund

In August Swakopmund generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
0 hours
0 hours
0 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
0.9 mm (0.04 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Swakopmund →

Windhoek

In August Windhoek generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
326 hours
341 hours
321 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.6 mm (0.02 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
6.1 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Windhoek →

Walvis Bay

In August Walvis Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
238 hours
221 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
2.5 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Walvis Bay →

Okaukuejo

In August Okaukuejo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
1.5 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Okaukuejo →

Omaruru

In August Omaruru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
3.3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Omaruru →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Namibia in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Swakopmund 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 0.9 mm (0.04 in)
Windhoek 25°C (77°F) 7°C (45°F) 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Walvis Bay 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Okaukuejo 30°C (86°F) 13°C (55°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)
Otjiwarongo 29°C (84°F) 11°C (52°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Koës 25°C (77°F) 8°C (46°F) 0.6 mm (0.02 in)

Namibia weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Namibia in August?

Expect excellent weather across Namibia in August. The popular destination of Swakopmund averages 22°C (72°F) by day and 11°C (52°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Namibia in August?

Swakopmund averages a daytime maximum of 22°C (72°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 11°C (52°F).

Does Namibia get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Swakopmund averages just 0.9 mm (0.04 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Namibia.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Namibia?

In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Namibia with overall excellent weather in Swakopmund.

On average, the best time to visit Namibia is in with generally excellent weather in Swakopmund.

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