Monthly climate guide
Swakopmund weather in December
Expect mild weather in Swakopmund in December: afternoons reach about 21°C (69°F), while nights drop to around 16°C (60°F). Around 17 mm of rain falls over the month (very dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as November and about the same as January.
What stands out in December
- Just 260 km apart, but Swakopmund runs about 12°C cooler than Windhoek this month.
- This is rainy-season territory in Swakopmund: short, heavy downpours are typical.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 5°C).
Avg high
21°C
69°F
Avg low
16°C
60°F
Rainfall
17 mm
very dry
Humidity
84%
relative
Sky
50%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Swakopmund weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C / 71°F | 18°C / 64°F | 16 mm | 83% | 51% |
| February | 22°C / 72°F | 18°C / 64°F | 23 mm | 83% | 52% |
| March | 22°C / 72°F | 17°C / 63°F | 29 mm | 82% | 45% |
| April | 22°C / 72°F | 17°C / 62°F | 28 mm | 76% | 33% |
| May | 24°C / 74°F | 16°C / 61°F | 2 mm | 65% | 25% |
| June | 22°C / 71°F | 14°C / 57°F | 1 mm | 64% | 34% |
| July | 22°C / 72°F | 14°C / 57°F | 0 mm | 61% | 30% |
| August | 20°C / 67°F | 13°C / 55°F | 0 mm | 72% | 40% |
| September | 19°C / 66°F | 13°C / 55°F | 2 mm | 77% | 41% |
| October | 19°C / 66°F | 13°C / 56°F | 3 mm | 81% | 48% |
| November | 20°C / 67°F | 14°C / 58°F | 5 mm | 82% | 41% |
| December | 21°C / 69°F | 16°C / 60°F | 17 mm | 84% | 50% |
What to pack for December
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
Is December a good time to visit Swakopmund?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Swakopmund →Other Namibia cities in December
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Swakopmund in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Swakopmund?
December is a reasonable time for Swakopmund: highs around 21°C and about 17 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Swakopmund in December?
Average highs are about 21°C (69°F) and average lows about 16°C (60°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Swakopmund in December?
Swakopmund typically gets around 17 mm of rain in December — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Swakopmund (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.