December · Namibia
Best time to visit Lüderitz in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lüderitz in December
Average temperature 17°C, 4 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.5/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 4 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Lüderitz scores 9.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 17°C, 4 mm of rain, and roughly 31 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.
December in Lüderitz — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)
Temperatures hover around 17°C (63°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 4 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.7 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Lüderitz at 9.5/10 (4th of 12), just behind November at 9.6/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lüderitz in December?
- In December, Lüderitz averages 17°C, 4 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.5/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Lüderitz?
- December earns a 9.5/10 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 December?
- Expect about 4 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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