August weather forecast
Namibia

August in Namibia signifies the gradual transition from the cool winter months towards the warmer spring season. Average temperatures across the country start to increase, ranging from 8°C (46.4°F) to 25°C (77°F). The rainfall remains extremely low, with the average precipitation less than 5mm (0.2"), maintaining the dry conditions of the winter season.

In Windhoek, on the Central Plateau, August temperatures typically fall between 9°C (48.2°F) to 26°C (78.8°F). Despite the cool mornings and evenings, the city experiences sunny and dry days, indicative of the arid winter climate that is slowly giving way to spring.

The coastal cities of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, under the influence of the Benguela Current, continue to record cooler temperatures. In these areas, August temperatures generally range from 11°C (51.8°F) to 21°C (69.8°F). The frequent morning fog persists, providing a natural cooling effect against the gradually increasing temperatures.

Compared to July, August brings a slight rise in temperatures, marking the slow departure from the winter season. As Namibia transitions into September, the temperatures continue to rise gradually, ushering in the warmer conditions typical of the country's spring season.

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• Windhoek - August »
  August signals a slight change in Windhoek where the evenly balanced weather returns after the notably dry and cold conditions of July. On the first day of August in Windhoek, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 18:31.
• Swakopmund - August »
  August is the month with the coldest seawater in Swakopmund with an average sea temperature of 13.6°C (56.5°F). The months with the most sunshine in Swakopmund are August through December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.
• Walvis Bay - August »
  The month with the coldest seawater in Walvis Bay is August, with an average sea temperature of 13.6°C (56.5°F). In the month of August, the nighttime temperature in Walvis Bay dips to a steady average of 9.9°C (49.8°F).
• Oshakati - August »
  Bidding goodbye to the coldest month, Oshakati, Namibia welcomes August, which begins a subtle shift towards warmer temperatures as it continues to register no rainfall. August's onset in Oshakati brings a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 26.8°C (80.2°F) in July to a tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F).
• Rundu - August »
  On the first day of August in Rundu sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 18:27. As August sets in Rundu, the average high-temperature shows a slight increase, moving up from a moderately hot 25.7°C (78.3°F) in July to a tropical 30.1°C (86.2°F).
• Otjiwarongo - August »
  August is the first month it rains in Otjiwarongo, Namibia. Otjiwarongo's transition into August is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from 24°C (75.2°F) in July to a still warm 27°C (80.6°F).
• Luderitz - August »
  As the month progresses, August in Luderitz presents a gradual increase in temperatures and a minor drop in humidity, building an optimal climate for outdoor explorations. With an average sea temperature of 13.8°C (56.8°F), August is the month with the coldest seawater in Luderitz.
• Tsumeb - August »
  On the first day of August in Tsumeb sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 18:33. How many hours of sunshine does Tsumeb have in August?
• Katima Mulilo - August »
  August in Katima Mulilo introduces a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from July's 25°C (77°F) to a still moderately hot 29.1°C (84.4°F). On the first day of August in Katima Mulilo, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:09.
• Gobabis - August »
  On the first day of August in Gobabis sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 18:23. On the first day of August in Gobabis, sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 18:23.
• Keetmanshoop - August »
  June and August are months with the least rain in Keetmanshoop, Namibia, when the rain falls for 0.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of rain. August's onset in Keetmanshoop brings an average high-temperature of a warm 23.7°C (74.7°F), showing a minute difference from July's 21°C (69.8°F).