Swakopmund weather in December (Skeleton Coast, Namibia)

Can you expect sunny skies in Swakopmund in December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Swakopmund during December, featuring high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 25°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Swakopmund in December usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 3.8 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 1 day of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 0 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Swakopmund, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 3%  

Precipitation 3.8 mm  

Rainy days 1 day  

Sunshine 0 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Walvis Baai, Namibia (24 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in Namibia in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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