September · Namibia
Best time to visit Swakopmund in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Swakopmund in September
Average temperature 15°C, 1 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
9.4/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
September in Swakopmund scores 9.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 15°C, 1 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Swakopmund's German colonial streets meet the Namib dunes and the Atlantic surf.
September is one of the strongest months in Swakopmund (4th)
Temperatures hover around 15°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 1 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Swakopmund at 9.4/10 (4th 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 September?
- In September, Swakopmund averages 15°C, 1 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.4/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Swakopmund?
- September 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 September?
- Expect about 1 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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