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Lüderitz, Namibia

Karas Region · Namibia

Lüderitz is a small city in Karas Region, Namibia with a population of 15,137. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

15,137 Population 2,561/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
0.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Windhoek Timezone

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About Lüderitz

Lüderitz

Lüderitz is a town in the ǁKaras Region of southern Namibia. It lies on one of the least hospitable coasts in Africa. It is a port developed around Robert Harbour and Shark Island. Lüderitz had a population of 16,125 people in 2023.

People

Population15,137
Density2,561/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain0.8 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population15,137
Population Density2,561 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates-26.6481°, 15.1538°
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek
Country🇳🇦 Namibia
State / ProvinceKaras Region
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation0.8 inches (20 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lüderitz

Lüderitz is a small city in Namibia (Karas Region) with a population of 15,137. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.

Climate in Lüderitz

Lüderitz has an average annual temperature of 16.3°C (61°F). The hottest month is Feb (18.2°C), the coldest is Aug (14.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 46 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.1°C / 65°F 14.4° / 26.2° 4.9
Feb 18.2°C / 65°F 14.9° / 23.8° 4.6
Mar 17.7°C / 64°F 14° / 27.5° 5.6
Apr 17.2°C / 63°F 12.5° / 28.8° 5.3
May 16.5°C / 62°F 11.1° / 28.5° 2.6
Jun 15.7°C / 60°F 10.5° / 26.2° 3.0
Jul 14.6°C / 58°F 9.9° / 25.8° 4.1
Aug 14.2°C / 58°F 9.6° / 25.9° 2.1
Sep 14.5°C / 58°F 10.1° / 27.5° 5.6
Oct 15.6°C / 60°F 11.5° / 27.4° 3.1
Nov 16.2°C / 61°F 12.6° / 23.5° 2.7
Dec 16.9°C / 62°F 13.3° / 22.1° 2.7
Lüderitz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 0.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above Namibia avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²)
Population Density2,561/sq mi
Coordinates-26.6481°N, 15.1538°W
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.8"
98% below Namibia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 0.16"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in Warmest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in
June 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in Wettest
July 58°F (15°C) 0.1 in
August 58°F (15°C) 0.1 in Coldest
September 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Driest
December 65°F (19°C) 0.0 in

Lüderitz has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 58°F in August to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 0.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.2") and November the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Lüderitz

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nautilus Primary School - - - -
Lüderitz Junior Secondary School - - - -
Diaz Primary School - - - -
Helene van Rhijn Primary School - - - -
Angra Pequena Secondary School - - - -
Lüderitz Christian School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lüderitz

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Lüderitz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Haus Goerke
Lüderitz Museum
Namibia Maritime Museum

Libraries in Lüderitz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Lüderitz Public Library0.0

Hotels in Lüderitz

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kairos Cottage
Kapps Hotel
Nest Hotel
Seaview Hotel Zum Sperrgebiet
The Cormorant House

Restaurants in Lüderitz

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barrels
Captain Macarena
Diaz Coffee Shop
Essenzeit
Penguin Restaurant
Ritzi’s Restaurant
The Portuguese Fisherman
Yacht Club

Cafes in Lüderitz

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cosy Corner Coffee Shop
Garden Cafe
The Desert Deli

Train Stations in Lüderitz

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grasplatz
Kolmannskuppe
Lüderitz

Gas Stations in Lüderitz

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Engen
NA #956083342
Shell

Banks in Lüderitz

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nedbank
Standard Bank

Gyms in Lüderitz

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fitness House

Stadiums & Teams in Lüderitz

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lüderitz

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Luderitz AirportLUDMedium Airport

Post Offices in Lüderitz

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lüderitz Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lüderitz

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bethel Memorial Church (AME)
Christ the King Church
Christian Assemblies Church
Felsenkirche
Saint Peter and Paul Church
Smyrna Pentecostal
St. Peter

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Windhoek
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Area
15.3 km² (5.9 mi²)
Founded
1883
Website
luderitz-tc.com/

🇳🇦 About Namibia

Capital Windhoek
Population 2,448,255
Area 825,418 km²
GDP (USD) $12,408,271,449
GDP per capita $4,188
HDI 0.665
Life expectancy 67.4 years
Internet users 64.4%
Urban population 50.0%
Currency NAD (Dollar)
Languages Afrikaans, German, English, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Calling code +264
TLD .na
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Namibia

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Mar 21 Independence Day Independence Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Workers' Day Workers' Day
May 4 Cassinga Day Cassinga Day
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension Day
May 25 Africa Day Africa Day
May 28 Genocide Remembrance Day Genocide Remembrance Day
Aug 26 Heroes' Day Heroes' Day
Dec 10 Human Rights Day Human Rights Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Day of Goodwill St. Stephen's Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lüderitz

What is the population of Lüderitz?

Lüderitz has a population of 15,137 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 2,561 people per square mile, spread across 5.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lüderitz?

Lüderitz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.8 inches.

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