Namibia

Namibia Weather in February

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

Thinking about venturing to Namibia this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Namibia in February

Namibia has a wide variety of climate types. During February, you can expect temperatures that range from pleasant to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Henties Bay at 22°C (72°F) to very hot in Keetmanshoop at 35°C (95°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Keetmanshoop and 17°C (63°F) in Henties Bay.

For specific regional insights in Namibia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Lüderitz with an average of 2.4 mm (0.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Luzibalule with 172 mm (6.8 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Swakopmund.

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during February. Swakopmund experiences about 0 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

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Best Places to Visit in Namibia in February

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

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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 February for some of the most popular destinations in Namibia?

Temperature range in Namibia (February)

Precipitation variation in Namibia (February)

Swakopmund

In February Swakopmund generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
0 hours
0 hours
0 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.9 mm (0.2 in)
9 mm (0.4 in)
5.5 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions

Windhoek

In February Windhoek generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
288 hours
252 hours
282 hours
Monthly rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions

Walvis Bay

In February Walvis Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
190 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
6 mm (0.2 in)
7.5 mm (0.3 in)
5 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions

Okaukuejo

In February Okaukuejo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
8 days
Weather conditions

Omaruru

In February Omaruru generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Swakopmund 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Windhoek 29°C (84°F) 17°C (63°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)
Walvis Bay 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 7.5 mm (0.3 in)
Okaukuejo 32°C (90°F) 21°C (70°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Otjiwarongo 31°C (88°F) 18°C (64°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Koës 35°C (95°F) 22°C (72°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)

Namibia weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Namibia in February?

In February, Namibia generally has perfect weather conditions. Swakopmund sees daytime temperatures near 26°C (79°F), with nights cooling to roughly 17°C (63°F).

What is the average temperature in Namibia in February?

Daytime temperatures in Swakopmund peak at roughly 26°C (79°F) in February, dropping to about 17°C (63°F) overnight.

Does Namibia get a lot of rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Namibia during February, with Swakopmund averaging close to 9 mm (0.4 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Namibia?

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Swakopmund, February might be a good time to visit Namibia.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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