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Weather in September in The Skeleton Coast

Considering a trip to the Skeleton Coast this September and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in the Skeleton Coast in September?

The Skeleton Coast is a region in Namibia. September in the Skeleton Coast generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Henties Bay at 18°C to warm in Swakopmund at 22°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Swakopmund and 12°C in Henties Bay. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though September is the coolest month, you can still find places in the Skeleton Coast with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.

Precipitation

September is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1.7 mm in Swakopmund.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 0 hours of sunlight in Swakopmund. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For a closer look at September's conditions in the Skeleton Coast, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Skeleton Coast's yearly weather, check out our the Skeleton Coast climate page.

Where to go in the Skeleton Coast in September

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the the Skeleton Coast on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in September for the 2 most popular destinations in the Skeleton Coast?

Swakopmund

In September Swakopmund generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Swakopmund
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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<<   August August
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22°C 
11°C 
0 hours 
0.9 mm 
a single day 
22°C 
11°C 
0 hours 
1.7 mm 
a single day 
October   >> October
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23°C 
12°C 
0 hours 
1.3 mm 
a single day 
Climate in Swakopmund

Henties Bay

In September Henties Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Henties Bay
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
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<<   August August
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18°C 
12°C 
1.6 mm 
0 days 
18°C 
12°C 
2.6 mm 
0 days 
October   >> October
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18°C 
13°C 
2.6 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Henties Bay

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Skeleton Coast, in Namibia.

Is September the best time to visit the Skeleton Coast?

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Swakopmund, September might be a good time to visit the Skeleton Coast.

On average, the best time to visit the Skeleton Coast is in with generally perfect weather in Swakopmund.

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