March · Namibia
Best time to visit Swakopmund in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Swakopmund in March
Average temperature 19°C, 24 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).
March score
9.2/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 24 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Swakopmund scores 9.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 19°C, 24 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.
March in Swakopmund — one of the year's strongest windows (8th)
Temperatures hover around 19°C (66°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 24 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.2 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Swakopmund at 9.2/10 (8th 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 mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Swakopmund in March?
- In March, Swakopmund averages 19°C, 24 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.2/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Swakopmund?
- March 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 Swakopmund in March?
- Expect about 24 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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