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

Oranjemund in December

Excellent · 98/100Beach 39/100
High / low20° / 15°daily averages
Precipitation2 mm1 wet days
Sea17°surface temperature
28.55° S, 16.43° EElevation 25 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goOranjemund · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec98December
Best timeOct–Dec
December: high / low20° / 15°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Oranjemund averages daytime highs of 20° and night-time lows of 15° — mild weather by day. Expect around 2 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 21%.

Temperatures are much the same as in November, and January brings little change. The sea averages 17°, too cold for most swimmers.

December scores 98/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Oranjemund.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:52 and sets at 19:48 local time, giving 13 h 57 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 7 minutes over the month.

Why 98/100?

How the score for December 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

December against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Namibia's best in December

Where to go in December
Lüderitz
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Lüderitz

Karas Region
23°Dec high
1wet day
99score
Lüderitz
Walvis Bay
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2

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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4

Windhoek

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

Oranjemund in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Oranjemund?

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

How warm is Oranjemund in December?

Daytime highs average 20°C and night-time lows 15°C in December.

Does it rain a lot in Oranjemund in December?

Oranjemund receives about 2 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 1 days.

Can you swim in Oranjemund in December?

The sea averages 17°C in December, cold for most swimmers.