Monthly climate guide

Swakopmund weather in March

Expect warm weather in Swakopmund in March: afternoons reach about 22°C (72°F), while nights drop to around 17°C (63°F). Around 29 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as February and about the same as April.

What stands out in March

There's little difference between day and night (around 5°C).
This is rainy-season territory in Swakopmund: short, heavy downpours are typical.
Only 2 months are warmer in Swakopmund than March.
Just 260 km apart, but Swakopmund runs about 7°C cooler than Windhoek this month.

It's usually the wettest month of the year.

Avg high

22°C

72°F

Avg low

17°C

63°F

Rainfall

29 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

82%

relative

Sky

45%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

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Swakopmund weather by month

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Average monthly climate in Swakopmund
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 March

T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks

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Is March a good time to visit Swakopmund?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other Namibia cities in March

Windhoek

29° / 15°C · 113 mm

Lüderitz

20° / 16°C · 5 mm

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Swakopmund in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Swakopmund?

Yes. March is one of the best months for Swakopmund, with highs around 22°C and about 29 mm of rain.

How warm is Swakopmund in March?

Average highs are about 22°C (72°F) and average lows about 17°C (63°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Swakopmund in March?

Swakopmund typically gets around 29 mm of rain in March — fairly dry. It's usually the wettest month of the year.

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.