Best time to visit Namibia (Atlantic Coast) – monthly guide
Geographic focus: Swakopmund · Walvis Bay; coastal fog year-round
These months receive the highest rating in this climate profile: Good. For general touring and outdoor activities; other types of trips may favour different months.
Climate and regional differences
Generally dry and moderated by the Benguela Current year-round; frequent fog, with sometimes chilly and windy southern winters. The five-level scale intentionally remains “Good” for coastal sightseeing: the same colour does not mean identical weather or ideal swimming conditions.
The seasonal pattern was checked against regional sources. Colour levels are our editorial interpretations, not measurements or ratings supplied by those sources.
All twelve months compared
| Month | Suitability |
|---|---|
| January | Good (4/5) |
| February | Good (4/5) |
| March | Good (4/5) |
| April | Good (4/5) |
| May | Good (4/5) |
| June | Good (4/5) |
| July | Good (4/5) |
| August | Good (4/5) |
| September | Good (4/5) |
| October | Good (4/5) |
| November | Good (4/5) |
| December | Good (4/5) |
Colours rate seasonal travel conditions. They do not assess current safety, prices or weather on a specific day.
Compare in the travel season planner →How are ratings calculated?
Temperature comfort and precipitation are assessed as suitability classes from 1 to 5. The less favourable class determines the rating. An assigned regional storm adjustment can reduce it by one level. No monthly temperature or rainfall measurement series have been imported.
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