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August · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 98/100

Lüderitz in August

Excellent · 98/100Beach 39/100
High / low20° / 11°daily averages
Precipitation1 mm1 wet days
Sea13°surface temperature
26.65° S, 15.15° EElevation 16 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goLüderitz · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec98August
Best timeMay · Oct–Nov
August: high / low20° / 11°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Lüderitz averages daytime highs of 20° and night-time lows of 11° — mild weather by day. Expect around 1 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 11%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change. The sea averages 13°, too cold for most swimmers.

August scores 98/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Lüderitz. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, October and November instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:30 and sets at 18:40 local time, giving 11 h 10 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 39 minutes over the month.

Why 98/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%95%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 39/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Namibia's best in August

Where to go in August
Windhoek
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Windhoek

Khomas Region
23°Aug high
0wet days
100score
Windhoek
Rehoboth
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Rehoboth

Hardap Region
25°Aug high
0wet days
100score
Rehoboth
Walvis Bay
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Walvis Bay

Erongo Region
19°Aug high
1wet day
99score
Walvis Bay
Swakopmund
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Swakopmund

Erongo Region
22°Aug high
1wet day
99score
Swakopmund
·Questions

Lüderitz in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Lüderitz?

August scores 98/100 for Lüderitz, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 20°C with 1 wet days.

How warm is Lüderitz in August?

Daytime highs average 20°C and night-time lows 11°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Lüderitz in August?

Lüderitz receives about 1 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 1 days.

Can you swim in Lüderitz in August?

The sea averages 13°C in August, cold for most swimmers.