December · Namibia
Best time to visit Skeleton Coast in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Skeleton Coast in December
Average temperature 18°C, 3 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.2/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 3 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Skeleton Coast scores 9.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 18°C, 3 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Namibia's Skeleton Coast is a fog-draped shoreline of shipwrecks, dunes, and desert-adapted wildlife. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
December in Skeleton Coast — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)
December averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 3 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.2 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9.2/10 puts this among the year's best months in Skeleton Coast (4th of 12); only January scores higher, at 9.3/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Skeleton Coast in December?
- In December, Skeleton Coast averages 18°C, 3 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.2/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Skeleton Coast?
- December 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 Skeleton Coast in December?
- Expect about 3 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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