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Weather & Climate in Swakopmund, Namibia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Swakopmund enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 62°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 0.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 27.0 sq mi (70.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,961/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -22.6784°N, 14.5266°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in |
Swakopmund has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 61°F in August to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 0.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.3") and May the driest (0.0").