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

Swakopmund in September

Excellent · 99/100Beach 46/100
High / low21° / 11°daily averages
Precipitation1 mm1 wet days
Sea13°surface temperature
22.68° S, 14.53° EElevation 18 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goSwakopmund · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec99September
Best timeMay–Jul
September: high / low21° / 11°
iWhat to expect

The weather in September

In September, Swakopmund averages daytime highs of 21° 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 16%.

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

September 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 07:00 and sets at 18:56 local time, giving 11 h 57 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 37 minutes over the month.

Why 99/100?

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

Beach score this month: 46/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

September against the year

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iiiNearby in September

Around Swakopmund this month

Walvis Bay
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Walvis Bay

Erongo Region · 31 km S
18°Sep high
1wet day
97score
Walvis Bay
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Where to go in September
Lüderitz
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Lüderitz

Karas Region
20°Sep high
1wet day
98score
Lüderitz
Walvis Bay
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Walvis Bay

Erongo Region
18°Sep high
1wet day
97score
Walvis Bay
Oranjemund
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Oranjemund

Karas Region
18°Sep high
2wet days
96score
Oranjemund
Windhoek
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4

Windhoek

Khomas Region
27°Sep high
1wet day
91score
Windhoek
·Questions

Swakopmund in September: quick answers

Is September a good time to visit Swakopmund?

September scores 99/100 for Swakopmund, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 21°C with 1 wet days.

How warm is Swakopmund in September?

Daytime highs average 21°C and night-time lows 11°C in September.

Does it rain a lot in Swakopmund in September?

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

Can you swim in Swakopmund in September?

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