Weather in February in Namibia
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 is the weather like 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 to very hot in Keetmanshoop at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Keetmanshoop and 17°C 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 to heavy rainfall in Luzibalule with 172 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Swakopmund.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.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Namibia climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Namibia?
Swakopmund
In February Swakopmund generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Windhoek
In February Windhoek generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Walvis Bay
In February Walvis Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Okaukuejo
In February Okaukuejo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Omaruru
In February Omaruru generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is February the best 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.
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