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Namibia Weather in December

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

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Swakopmund Windhoek Walvis Bay Okaukuejo

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 to Expect 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 (68°F) to very hot in Hardap at 36°C (97°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Hardap and 15°C (59°F) in Henties Bay.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Namibia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Lüderitz with an average of 0.9 mm (0.04 in) to high rainfall in Luzibalule with 152 mm (6 in).

Average sunshine

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

Explore Namibia by month

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) July25°C (77°F) This monthAugust22°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 December

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 December for some of the most popular destinations in Namibia?

Temperature range in Namibia (December)

Precipitation variation in Namibia (December)

Swakopmund

In December Swakopmund generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
0 hours
0 hours
0 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
3.8 mm (0.1 in)
5.9 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Swakopmund →

Windhoek

In December Windhoek generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
297 hours
285 hours
288 hours
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
14 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
Climate in Windhoek →

Walvis Bay

In December Walvis Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
216 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.3 mm (0.1 in)
3.9 mm (0.2 in)
6 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Walvis Bay →

Okaukuejo

In December Okaukuejo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
13 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
good
Climate in Okaukuejo →

Omaruru

In December Omaruru generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
good
very good
Climate in Omaruru →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Swakopmund 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 3.8 mm (0.1 in)
Windhoek 31°C (88°F) 17°C (63°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Walvis Bay 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 3.9 mm (0.2 in)
Okaukuejo 34°C (93°F) 21°C (70°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Otjiwarongo 33°C (91°F) 18°C (64°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Koës 36°C (97°F) 22°C (72°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)

Namibia weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Namibia in December?

Namibia typically experiences excellent weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Swakopmund average around 25°C (77°F), and temperatures drop to about 15°C (59°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Namibia in December?

Average temperatures in Namibia during December range from a nighttime low near 15°C (59°F) to a daytime high around 25°C (77°F) in Swakopmund.

Does Namibia get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Namibia during December, with Swakopmund averaging close to 3.8 mm (0.1 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Namibia?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly excellent weather in Swakopmund.

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