Climate of Swakopmund, Erongo, Namibia
Point-value climate at Swakopmund (Erongo, Namibia). Population approximately 29,491.
Located in Erongo, Namibia, Swakopmund has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 29,491. Monthly average temperatures range from 15.6°C / 60.1°F in August to 20.9°C / 69.6°F in January, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (July) to 6 mm / 0.2 in (March) — about 23 mm / 0.9 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Swakopmund's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Best time to visit Swakopmund →
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.9°C69.6°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| February | 20.9°C69.6°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| March | 20.2°C68.4°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| April | 19.4°C66.9°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 18°C64.4°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 17°C62.6°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 16°C60.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 15.6°C60.1°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 16°C60.8°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 17.3°C63.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 18.2°C64.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 19.2°C66.6°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Swakopmund?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Swakopmund's warmest month is January at an average of 20.9°C / 69.6°F, and its driest month is July with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Swakopmund?
Swakopmund, in Erongo, Namibia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 15.6°C / 60.1°F in August to 20.9°C / 69.6°F in January. Annual rainfall is approximately 23 mm / 0.9 in, with the wettest month being March (6 mm / 0.2 in) and the driest July (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Swakopmund in January?
The average temperature in Swakopmund in January is 20.9°C / 69.6°F, with rainfall of about 4 mm / 0.2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Swakopmund?
The driest month in Swakopmund is July, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 16°C / 60.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Swakopmund?
The wettest month in Swakopmund is March, with approximately 6 mm / 0.2 in of average monthly rainfall.