Weather in December in Namibia
Are you planning a trip a to Namibia in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Namibia in December?
Namibia offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In December, one might encounter temperatures that range from pleasant to very hot, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to high.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Henties Bay at 20°C to very hot in Hardap at 36°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Hardap and 15°C in Henties Bay.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Lüderitz with an average of 0.9 mm to high rainfall in Luzibalule with 152 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 0 hours of sunshine in Swakopmund. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Namibia in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Namibia climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Namibia?
Swakopmund
In December Swakopmund generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Windhoek
In December Windhoek generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Walvis Bay
In December Walvis Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Okaukuejo
In December Okaukuejo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Omaruru
In December Omaruru generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Namibia.
Is December the best time to visit Namibia?
In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Namibia with overall perfect weather in Swakopmund.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly perfect weather in Swakopmund.
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