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February · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 84/100

Walvis Bay in February

Excellent · 84/100Beach 40/100
High / low21° / 16°daily averages
Precipitation3 mm7 wet days
Sea18°surface temperature
22.96° S, 14.51° EElevation 6 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goWalvis Bay · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec84February
Best timeMay–Jul
February: high / low21° / 16°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, Walvis Bay averages daytime highs of 21° and night-time lows of 16° — mild weather by day. Expect around 3 mm of precipitation spread over about 7 wet days, with average cloud cover near 26%.

Temperatures are much the same as in January, and March brings little change. The sea averages 18°, bracing but swimmable.

February scores 84/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Walvis Bay. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, June and July instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:51 and sets at 19:43 local time, giving 12 h 51 min of daylight. Days shorten by 33 minutes over the month.

Why 84/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%50%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 40/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

February against the year

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iiiNearby in February

Around Walvis Bay this month

Swakopmund
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Swakopmund

Erongo Region · 31 km N
24°Feb high
7wet days
84score
Swakopmund
ivTop of the table

Namibia's best in February

Where to go in February
Lüderitz
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Lüderitz

Karas Region
24°Feb high
2wet days
96score
Lüderitz
Oranjemund
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2

Oranjemund

Karas Region
21°Feb high
2wet days
96score
Oranjemund
Swakopmund
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3

Swakopmund

Erongo Region
24°Feb high
7wet days
84score
Swakopmund
Windhoek
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4

Windhoek

Khomas Region
28°Feb high
17wet days
56score
Windhoek
·Questions

Walvis Bay in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Walvis Bay?

February scores 84/100 for Walvis Bay, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 21°C with 7 wet days.

How warm is Walvis Bay in February?

Daytime highs average 21°C and night-time lows 16°C in February.

Does it rain a lot in Walvis Bay in February?

Walvis Bay receives about 3 mm of precipitation in February, falling on around 7 days.

Can you swim in Walvis Bay in February?

The sea averages 18°C in February, refreshing but swimmable.