December · Namibia
Best time to visit Swakopmund in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Swakopmund in December
Average temperature 18°C, 25 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.4/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 25 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Swakopmund scores 9.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 18°C, 25 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Swakopmund's German colonial streets meet the Namib dunes and the Atlantic surf.
December in Swakopmund — one of the year's strongest windows (5th)
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 25 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.4 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Swakopmund at 9.4/10 (5th of 12), just behind November at 9.5/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Swakopmund in December?
- In December, Swakopmund averages 18°C, 25 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Swakopmund?
- December earns a 9.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Swakopmund in December?
- Expect about 25 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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