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August · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 99/100

Swakopmund in August

Excellent · 99/100Beach 52/100
High / low22° / 11°daily averages
Precipitation0 mm1 wet days
Sea14°surface temperature
22.68° S, 14.53° EElevation 18 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goSwakopmund · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec99August
Best timeMay–Jul
August: high / low22° / 11°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Swakopmund averages daytime highs of 22° and night-time lows of 11° — mild weather by day. Expect around 0 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 11%.

Days are 1.9° cooler than in July on average, and September brings little change. The sea averages 14°, too cold for most swimmers.

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

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:28 and sets at 18:47 local time, giving 11 h 19 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 33 minutes over the month.

Why 99/100?

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

Beach score this month: 52/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiNearby in August

Around Swakopmund this month

Walvis Bay
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Walvis Bay

Erongo Region · 31 km S
19°Aug high
1wet day
99score
Walvis Bay
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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
Lüderitz
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Lüderitz

Karas Region
20°Aug high
1wet day
98score
Lüderitz
·Questions

Swakopmund in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Swakopmund?

August scores 99/100 for Swakopmund, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 22°C with 1 wet days.

How warm is Swakopmund in August?

Daytime highs average 22°C and night-time lows 11°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Swakopmund in August?

Swakopmund receives about 0 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 1 days.

Can you swim in Swakopmund in August?

The sea averages 14°C in August, cold for most swimmers.