August · Namibia
Best time to visit Lüderitz in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lüderitz in August
Average temperature 14°C, 3 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
9.2/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 3 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Lüderitz scores 9.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 3 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Luderitz sits on a rocky Namibian bay, with a ghost diamond town and German colonial buildings behind it.
August ranks 10th of 12 for Lüderitz — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 3 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.1 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Lüderitz at 9.2/10 (10th of 12), just behind November at 9.6/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lüderitz in August?
- In August, Lüderitz averages 14°C, 3 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.2/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Lüderitz?
- August earns a 9.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Lüderitz in August?
- Expect about 3 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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