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December · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 99/100

Lüderitz in December

Excellent · 99/100Beach 60/100
High / low23° / 16°daily averages
Precipitation1 mm1 wet days
Sea15°surface temperature
26.65° S, 15.15° EElevation 16 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goLüderitz · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec99December
Best timeMay · Oct–Nov
December: high / low23° / 16°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Lüderitz averages daytime highs of 23° and night-time lows of 16° — warm weather by day. Expect around 1 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 8%.

Days are 1° warmer than in November on average, and January brings little change. The sea averages 15°, too cold for most swimmers.

December scores 99/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Lüderitz.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:01 and sets at 19:49 local time, giving 13 h 48 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 6 minutes over the month.

Why 99/100?

How the score for December is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%96%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 60/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

December against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Namibia's best in December

Where to go in December
Oranjemund
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Oranjemund

Karas Region
20°Dec high
1wet day
98score
Oranjemund
Walvis Bay
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Walvis Bay

Erongo Region
19°Dec high
4wet days
91score
Walvis Bay
Swakopmund
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Swakopmund

Erongo Region
23°Dec high
4wet days
91score
Swakopmund
Windhoek
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Windhoek

Khomas Region
30°Dec high
10wet days
55score
Windhoek
·Questions

Lüderitz in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Lüderitz?

December scores 99/100 for Lüderitz, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 23°C with 1 wet days.

How warm is Lüderitz in December?

Daytime highs average 23°C and night-time lows 16°C in December.

Does it rain a lot in Lüderitz in December?

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

Can you swim in Lüderitz in December?

The sea averages 15°C in December, cold for most swimmers.