Climate guide for Walvis Bay, Namibia

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About Walvis Bay

Walvis Bay is a nature and wildlife destination in Namibia. Plan around cooler months from late autumn through early spring for more reliable conditions, then drill into monthly scores when you need finer timing for nature travel. Use the monthly scores to plan outdoor time around temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and sunny days.

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Travel Tips

Timing & weather
Check Walvis Bay's monthly climate scores before locking flights - desert patterns shift comfort for nature trips across the year.
Getting around
In Walvis Bay, pair a walkable core day with one transit or transfer buffer - crowds and traffic vary by season in Namibia.
Tickets & access
Reserve popular museums and day trips from Walvis Bay ahead in peak months; shoulder seasons are more flexible.
Pack for the profile
Bring broken-in footwear, a rain layer, and offline maps for Walvis Bay. Check trail, road, and weather conditions before setting out, because outdoor access can change quickly.

Things to do in Walvis Bay

Walvis Bay, Namibia. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

When to visit Walvis Bay: the short answer

The best time to visit Walvis Bay is November, followed by January, February. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: November averages 17°C with 4 mm of rain and about 30 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are July, June. If budget matters more than perfect weather, May is the strongest of the low-rate months at 9/10.

Across the year Walvis Bay swings from 15°C in August to 20°C in February, a 5-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 0 mm in June to 18 mm in February. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Walvis Bay is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 0.8 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: February (20°C). Coolest: August (15°C). Driest: June (0 mm). Wettest: February (18 mm).

Walvis Bay month by month

January in Walvis Bay — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.4/10

January averages 20°C (67°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 17 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 sunny days and 13.3 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Walvis Bay at 9.4/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and 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.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, footwear you can get muddy.

February in Walvis Bay — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.4/10

February averages 20°C (67°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 18 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 28 sunny days and 12.8 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Walvis Bay at 9.4/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, footwear you can get muddy.

March in Walvis Bay — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.2/10

March 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.

Expect 17 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 sunny days and 12.2 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Walvis Bay at 9.2/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.

April in Walvis Bay — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.4/10

April 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 6 mm for the month, with about 22 sunny days and 11.5 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Walvis Bay at 9.4/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.

May in Walvis Bay — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9/10

May 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 1 mm for the month, with about 17 sunny days and 10.9 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Walvis Bay at 9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.

June in Walvis Bay — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.8/10

June averages 17°C (63°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 0 mm for the month, with about 15 sunny days and 10.6 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Walvis Bay at 8.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.

July in Walvis Bay — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.7/10

July averages 15°C (60°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 1 mm for the month, with about 16 sunny days and 10.7 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Walvis Bay at 8.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.

August in Walvis Bay — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9/10

August averages 15°C (58°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 0 mm for the month, with about 19 sunny days and 11.2 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Walvis Bay at 9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.

September in Walvis Bay — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.4/10

September averages 15°C (58°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 0 mm for the month, with about 25 sunny days and 11.9 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Walvis Bay at 9.4/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.

October in Walvis Bay — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.3/10

October averages 15°C (60°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 29 sunny days and 12.5 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Walvis Bay at 9.3/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.

November in Walvis Bay — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.5/10

November averages 17°C (63°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 4 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 13.1 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Walvis Bay at 9.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and 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.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.

December in Walvis Bay — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.4/10

December 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 13 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 13.4 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Walvis Bay at 9.4/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Walvis Bay, Namibia?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Walvis Bay are November, January, February, April, September, December. November is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.5/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Walvis Bay year-round?
Walvis Bay has a climate profile suited to nature and wildlife travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 15°C in August to 20°C in February, with Ideal Weather scores between 8.7 and 9.5 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Walvis Bay?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Walvis Bay are July (8.7/10), June (8.8/10), May (9.0/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Walvis Bay?
February is the wettest month in Walvis Bay, averaging about 18 mm of rainfall. June is the driest, at roughly 0 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Walvis Bay?
January sees the most sun in Walvis Bay, with about 31 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Walvis Bay a good destination for nature and wildlife travel?
Walvis Bay is well suited to nature and wildlife travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (November, January, February, April, September, December) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Walvis Bay calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Walvis Bay: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for nature and wildlife travel.

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