August Rainfall and Precipitation in Namibia

Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Namibia in August.

Namibia experiences in August precipitation ranging from a almost none 0 mm (0 in) in Damaraland to a almost none 4.2 mm (0.2 in) in Aus.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Namibia precipitation in August: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Namibia receive in August?

Rainfall in Swakopmund during August is on the lighter side, averaging about 0.9 mm (0.04 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.

How many days does it rain in Namibia in August?

Rainfall in Swakopmund typically falls on roughly a single day days in August.

Is August part of the rainy season in Namibia?

August is generally a drier month for Namibia, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in August in Namibia?

Looking at our data, Aus tops the wettest-cities list in Namibia for August, with monthly rainfall averaging 4.2 mm (0.2 in).

What is the driest city in August in Namibia?

Damaraland is the driest city we have data for in Namibia in August, with monthly rainfall close to 0 mm (0 in).

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