Monthly climate guide

Swakopmund weather in September

Expect mild weather in Swakopmund in September: afternoons reach about 19°C (66°F), while nights drop to around 13°C (55°F). Around 2 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 August and about the same as October.

What stands out in September

It's one of the drier stretches of the year in Swakopmund.
Just 260 km apart, but Swakopmund runs about 11°C cooler than Windhoek this month.
Only one month is cooler in Swakopmund than September.

September is typically Swakopmund's coolest month.

Avg high

19°C

66°F

Avg low

13°C

55°F

Rainfall

2 mm

very dry

Humidity

77%

relative

Sky

41%

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 September

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

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Is September 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 September

Windhoek

30° / 11°C · 4 mm

Lüderitz

18° / 12°C · 3 mm

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Swakopmund in September: quick answers

Is September a good time to visit Swakopmund?

September is a reasonable time for Swakopmund: highs around 19°C and about 2 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.

How warm is Swakopmund in September?

Average highs are about 19°C (66°F) and average lows about 13°C (55°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Swakopmund in September?

Swakopmund typically gets around 2 mm of rain in September — 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.