August weather forecast
Swakopmund, Namibia

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Weather in August

August, associated primarily with winter in Swakopmund, undergoes a slight warming compared to July. This month is accompanied by a rise in relative humidity and a subtle increase in sea temperatures. August marks a transition from winter towards the approach of spring. As such, it retains plenty of sunshine with very light rainfall.

Temperature

As Swakopmund welcomes August, the average high-temperature records at a still pleasant 20.1°C (68.2°F), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month. Swakopmund in August experiences a low-temperature average of 14°C (57.2°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 63%.

Rainfall

In Swakopmund, rain does not fall in June through August.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of 13.6°C (56.5°F), August is the month with the coldest seawater.
Note: Caution: 13.6°C (56.5°F) temperatures below 10°C (50°F) during swimming can result in intense cold shock and quickened breathing.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 11h and 22min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 18:51 CAT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are August through December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During August, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

In Swakopmund, 20.1°C (68.2°F) is the average high-temperature and 14°C (57.2°F) is the average low-temperature during August.

What is the average humidity in August in Swakopmund?

In Swakopmund, the average relative humidity in August is 63%.

What is the driest month?

June through August are months without rainfall in Swakopmund.

Does it rain in August?

In Swakopmund, in August, it doesn't rain. In September, it rains.

What is the month with the coldest sea water?

The month with the coldest seawater in Swakopmund is August, with an average sea temperature of 13.6°C (56.5°F).

What is the sea water temperature in August?

In August, the average sea temperature is 13.6°C (56.5°F). Swimming in 13.6°C (56.5°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In Swakopmund, Namibia, the average day length in August is 11h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 18:51 CAT.

What is the month with the most sunshine?

The months with the most sunshine are August through December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Swakopmund have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index reading in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in August
Swakopmund, Namibia

Average temperature in August - Swakopmund, Namibia
  • Average high temperature in August: 20.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (23.5°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are September and October (20°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 14°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (19.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are August and September (14°C).

Average pressure in August
Swakopmund, Namibia

Average pressure in August - Swakopmund, Namibia
  • Average pressure in August: 1017.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Swakopmund, Namibia

Average wind speed in August - Swakopmund, Namibia
  • Average wind speed in August: 16.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (17.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (14.3km/h).

Average humidity in August
Swakopmund, Namibia

Average humidity in August - Swakopmund, Namibia
  • Average humidity in August: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (54%).

Average rainfall in August
Swakopmund, Namibia

Average rainfall in August - Swakopmund, Namibia
  • Average rainfall in August: 0mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and March (10mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Swakopmund, Namibia

Average rainfall days in August - Swakopmund, Namibia
  • Average rainfall days in August: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (5.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.2 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Swakopmund, Namibia

Average sea temperature in August - Swakopmund, Namibia
  • Average sea temperature in August: 13.6°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (19.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (13.6°C).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Swakopmund, Namibia

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Swakopmund, Namibia
  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are August, September, October, November and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Swakopmund, Namibia

Average sunshine days in August - Swakopmund, Namibia
  • Average sunshine days in August: 30.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (30.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (22.6 days).

Average UV index in August
Swakopmund, Namibia

Average UV index in August - Swakopmund, Namibia
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and April (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in August
Swakopmund, Namibia

Average cloud cover in August - Swakopmund, Namibia
  • Average cloud cover in August: 4

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 17).
The months with the least cloud cover are May, June and July (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in August
Swakopmund, Namibia

Average visibility in August - Swakopmund, Namibia
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

Swakopmund, Namibia

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