November · Namibia
Best time to visit Swakopmund in November Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Swakopmund in November
Average temperature 18°C, 7 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
November score
9.5/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 7 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
November in Swakopmund scores 9.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 18°C, 7 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Swakopmund's German colonial streets meet the Namib dunes and the Atlantic surf.
November in Swakopmund tops the year's climate scores
November averages 18°C (64°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 7 mm for the month, with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.1 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Swakopmund at 9.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Swakopmund in November?
- In November, Swakopmund averages 18°C, 7 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.5/10.
- Is November a good time to visit Swakopmund?
- November 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 Swakopmund in November?
- Expect about 7 mm of rain in November. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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