Weather in December in The Skeleton Coast
Thinking about venturing to the Skeleton Coast this December 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 the Skeleton Coast in December?
The Skeleton Coast is a region in Namibia. December in the Skeleton Coast generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with almost no precipitation.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Henties Bay at 20°C to warm in Swakopmund at 25°C. At night it cools down to 15°C in Swakopmund and 15°C in Henties Bay.
Precipitation
December is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 3.8 mm in Swakopmund.Average sunshine
Swakopmund experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 0 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysFor specific regional insights in the Skeleton Coast for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Skeleton Coast climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 2 most popular destinations in the Skeleton Coast?
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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Henties Bay
In December Henties Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is December the best time to visit the Skeleton Coast?
In our opinion, December is a good time to visit the Skeleton Coast with overall perfect weather in Swakopmund.
Generally speaking, provide perfect weather in Swakopmund.
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