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

Walvis Bay in August

Excellent · 99/100Beach 39/100
High / low19° / 12°daily averages
Precipitation1 mm1 wet days
Sea13°surface temperature
22.96° S, 14.51° EElevation 6 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goWalvis Bay · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec99August
Best timeMay–Jul
August: high / low19° / 12°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Walvis Bay averages daytime highs of 19° and night-time lows of 12° — mild weather by day. Expect around 1 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 12%.

Days are 1.9° cooler than in July on average, and September brings little change. The sea averages 13°, too cold for most swimmers.

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

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 34 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: 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

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iiiNearby in August

Around Walvis Bay this month

Swakopmund
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Swakopmund

Erongo Region · 31 km N
22°Aug high
1wet day
99score
Swakopmund
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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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2

Rehoboth

Hardap Region
25°Aug high
0wet days
100score
Rehoboth
Swakopmund
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3

Swakopmund

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

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

Walvis Bay in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Walvis Bay?

August scores 99/100 for Walvis Bay, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 19°C with 1 wet days.

How warm is Walvis Bay in August?

Daytime highs average 19°C and night-time lows 12°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Walvis Bay in August?

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

Can you swim in Walvis Bay in August?

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