August · Namibia
Best time to visit Walvis Bay in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Walvis Bay in August
Average temperature 15°C, 0 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
9.0/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Walvis Bay scores 9.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 0 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Walvis Bay is Namibia's harbour town, known for its flamingo lagoon, dunes and trips to Sandwich Harbour.
August ranks 10th of 12 for Walvis Bay — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 15°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 0 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.2 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Walvis Bay at 9/10 (10th 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 Walvis Bay in August?
- In August, Walvis Bay averages 15°C, 0 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.0/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Walvis Bay?
- August earns a 9.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Walvis Bay in August?
- Expect about 0 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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