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Swakopmund weather in August (Skeleton Coast, Namibia)

Planning a trip to Swakopmund in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Swakopmund the weather in August is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 11°C.

Swakopmund in August usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.9 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 1 day of rain are anticipated.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 0 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Swakopmund climate page with graphs.

 

Swakopmund, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 2%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 0.9 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
SunshineSunshine 0 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Walvis Baai, Namibia (24 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in Namibia in August

Find out more about the weather in Namibia in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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).

So, what should you wear in Swakopmund in August?

For visitors traveling to Swakopmund, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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