Weather in August in Namibia
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 is the weather like 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 and very warm in Epupa at 33°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 16°C in Epupa and 12°C 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 to almost no rainfall in Aus with 4.2 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 0 hours of sunlight in Swakopmund. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For a more detailed look at Namibia's conditions throughout the year, check out our Namibia climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Namibia?
Swakopmund
In August Swakopmund generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Windhoek
In August Windhoek generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Walvis Bay
In August Walvis Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Okaukuejo
In August Okaukuejo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Omaruru
In August Omaruru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Namibia?
In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Namibia with overall perfect weather in Swakopmund.
On average, the best time to visit Namibia is in with generally perfect weather in Swakopmund.
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