Swakopmund weather in January
In January, Swakopmund sees average daytime highs of 23°C and overnight lows near 17°C, with 4 mm of rain across 1 wet days and about 13.2 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 23°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 59% of the time in January, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 24 min at the start of January to 13 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Swakopmund's 11th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Swakopmund's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 23°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 17°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 4 mm
- 1 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 18 min
- 6:34 AM – 7:49 PM
- Cloud cover
- 39%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 13 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.68 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 8.6
- out of 10
Swakopmund is city in Namibia.
- Founded
- 1892
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 23°C through the month.
A typical January day in Swakopmund reaches about 23°C in the afternoon and slips back to 17°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 21°C and 25°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs about 1°C warmer than December and on par with February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg low (°C) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 16 |
| 2 | 23 | 16 |
| 3 | 23 | 16 |
| 4 | 23 | 16 |
| 5 | 23 | 16 |
| 6 | 23 | 16 |
| 7 | 23 | 16 |
| 8 | 23 | 16 |
| 9 | 23 | 16 |
| 10 | 23 | 16 |
| 11 | 23 | 16 |
| 12 | 23 | 16 |
| 13 | 23 | 17 |
| 14 | 23 | 17 |
| 15 | 23 | 17 |
| 16 | 23 | 17 |
| 17 | 23 | 17 |
| 18 | 23 | 17 |
| 19 | 23 | 17 |
| 20 | 23 | 17 |
| 21 | 23 | 17 |
| 22 | 23 | 17 |
| 23 | 23 | 17 |
| 24 | 23 | 17 |
| 25 | 23 | 17 |
| 26 | 23 | 17 |
| 27 | 23 | 17 |
| 28 | 23 | 17 |
| 29 | 23 | 17 |
| 30 | 23 | 17 |
| 31 | 23 | 17 |
Swakopmund weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 5th-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23° / 17° | 4 | 1 | 13.2 | 8.6 |
| Feb | 24° / 17° | 6 | 1.1 | 12.8 | 8.7 |
| Mar | 24° / 17° | 4 | 0.7 | 12.2 | 9.1 |
| Apr | 24° / 15° | 4 | 0.6 | 11.5 | 9.3 |
| May | 23° / 14° | 1 | 0.2 | 10.9 | 9.4 |
| Jun | 23° / 13° | 0 | 0.1 | 10.6 | 9.4 |
| Jul | 22° / 13° | 0 | 0.1 | 10.7 | 9.3 |
| Aug | 20° / 11° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.2 | 8.6 |
| Sep | 20° / 11° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.9 | 8.3 |
| Oct | 20° / 12° | 0 | 0 | 12.5 | 8.4 |
| Nov | 21° / 14° | 1 | 0.2 | 13.1 | 8.6 |
| Dec | 22° / 15° | 2 | 0.5 | 13.4 | 8.7 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 59% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 23% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 18%.
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| Clearer (%) | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 |
| Cloudier (%) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82 | 18 |
| 2 | 82 | 18 |
| 3 | 82 | 18 |
| 4 | 82 | 18 |
| 5 | 82 | 18 |
| 6 | 81 | 19 |
| 7 | 81 | 19 |
| 8 | 81 | 19 |
| 9 | 81 | 19 |
| 10 | 81 | 19 |
| 11 | 81 | 19 |
| 12 | 81 | 19 |
| 13 | 81 | 19 |
| 14 | 81 | 19 |
| 15 | 80 | 20 |
| 16 | 81 | 19 |
| 17 | 81 | 19 |
| 18 | 81 | 19 |
| 19 | 81 | 19 |
| 20 | 81 | 19 |
| 21 | 81 | 19 |
| 22 | 82 | 18 |
| 23 | 82 | 18 |
| 24 | 83 | 17 |
| 25 | 84 | 16 |
| 26 | 84 | 16 |
| 27 | 84 | 16 |
| 28 | 84 | 16 |
| 29 | 84 | 16 |
| 30 | 84 | 16 |
| 31 | 84 | 16 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Swakopmund gets around 4 mm of rain over 1 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 3% and peaks near 4% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 |
| 4 | 3 |
| 5 | 3 |
| 6 | 3 |
| 7 | 3 |
| 8 | 3 |
| 9 | 3 |
| 10 | 3 |
| 11 | 3 |
| 12 | 3 |
| 13 | 3 |
| 14 | 3 |
| 15 | 3 |
| 16 | 4 |
| 17 | 4 |
| 18 | 4 |
| 19 | 4 |
| 20 | 4 |
| 21 | 4 |
| 22 | 4 |
| 23 | 4 |
| 24 | 4 |
| 25 | 4 |
| 26 | 4 |
| 27 | 4 |
| 28 | 4 |
| 29 | 3 |
| 30 | 3 |
| 31 | 3 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the comfortable band about 68% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 80 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 |
| Humid (%) | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 80 | 17 | 0 |
| 2 | 3 | 79 | 18 | 0 |
| 3 | 3 | 78 | 19 | 0 |
| 4 | 3 | 78 | 19 | 0 |
| 5 | 3 | 77 | 20 | 0 |
| 6 | 3 | 77 | 20 | 0 |
| 7 | 3 | 76 | 21 | 0 |
| 8 | 3 | 75 | 22 | 0 |
| 9 | 3 | 74 | 23 | 0 |
| 10 | 3 | 74 | 23 | 0 |
| 11 | 3 | 73 | 24 | 0 |
| 12 | 3 | 72 | 25 | 0 |
| 13 | 2 | 72 | 26 | 0 |
| 14 | 2 | 70 | 28 | 0 |
| 15 | 2 | 69 | 29 | 0 |
| 16 | 2 | 68 | 30 | 0 |
| 17 | 1 | 68 | 31 | 0 |
| 18 | 1 | 66 | 33 | 0 |
| 19 | 1 | 65 | 34 | 0 |
| 20 | 1 | 62 | 36 | 1 |
| 21 | 0 | 62 | 37 | 1 |
| 22 | 0 | 61 | 38 | 1 |
| 23 | 0 | 60 | 39 | 1 |
| 24 | 0 | 59 | 40 | 1 |
| 25 | 0 | 59 | 40 | 1 |
| 26 | 0 | 59 | 40 | 1 |
| 27 | 0 | 58 | 41 | 1 |
| 28 | 0 | 58 | 41 | 1 |
| 29 | 0 | 58 | 41 | 1 |
| 30 | 0 | 58 | 41 | 1 |
| 31 | 0 | 58 | 41 | 1 |
Wind in January
Winds average 13 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 13 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | light breeze |
| 2 | 13 | light breeze |
| 3 | 13 | light breeze |
| 4 | 13 | light breeze |
| 5 | 13 | light breeze |
| 6 | 13 | light breeze |
| 7 | 13 | light breeze |
| 8 | 13 | light breeze |
| 9 | 13 | light breeze |
| 10 | 13 | light breeze |
| 11 | 13 | light breeze |
| 12 | 13 | light breeze |
| 13 | 13 | light breeze |
| 14 | 13 | light breeze |
| 15 | 13 | light breeze |
| 16 | 13 | light breeze |
| 17 | 13 | light breeze |
| 18 | 13 | light breeze |
| 19 | 13 | light breeze |
| 20 | 13 | light breeze |
| 21 | 13 | light breeze |
| 22 | 13 | light breeze |
| 23 | 13 | light breeze |
| 24 | 13 | light breeze |
| 25 | 13 | light breeze |
| 26 | 13 | light breeze |
| 27 | 13 | light breeze |
| 28 | 13 | light breeze |
| 29 | 13 | light breeze |
| 30 | 13 | light breeze |
| 31 | 13 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 13 h 24 min at the start of January to 13 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:24 AM to 6:44 AM, and sunset from 7:46 PM to 7:47 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:44 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:46 | 7:46 | 7:47 | 7:47 | 7:47 | 7:47 | 7:48 | 7:48 | 7:48 | 7:48 | 7:48 | 7:48 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:48 | 7:48 | 7:48 | 7:48 | 7:48 | 7:48 | 7:47 | 7:47 | 7:47 | 7:47 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.4 | 6:24 | 7:46 |
| 2 | 13.4 | 6:25 | 7:46 |
| 3 | 13.4 | 6:25 | 7:47 |
| 4 | 13.4 | 6:26 | 7:47 |
| 5 | 13.3 | 6:26 | 7:47 |
| 6 | 13.3 | 6:27 | 7:47 |
| 7 | 13.3 | 6:28 | 7:48 |
| 8 | 13.3 | 6:28 | 7:48 |
| 9 | 13.3 | 6:29 | 7:48 |
| 10 | 13.3 | 6:30 | 7:48 |
| 11 | 13.3 | 6:30 | 7:48 |
| 12 | 13.3 | 6:31 | 7:48 |
| 13 | 13.3 | 6:32 | 7:49 |
| 14 | 13.3 | 6:32 | 7:49 |
| 15 | 13.3 | 6:33 | 7:49 |
| 16 | 13.3 | 6:34 | 7:49 |
| 17 | 13.2 | 6:34 | 7:49 |
| 18 | 13.2 | 6:35 | 7:49 |
| 19 | 13.2 | 6:36 | 7:49 |
| 20 | 13.2 | 6:36 | 7:49 |
| 21 | 13.2 | 6:37 | 7:49 |
| 22 | 13.2 | 6:38 | 7:48 |
| 23 | 13.2 | 6:38 | 7:48 |
| 24 | 13.2 | 6:39 | 7:48 |
| 25 | 13.1 | 6:40 | 7:48 |
| 26 | 13.1 | 6:40 | 7:48 |
| 27 | 13.1 | 6:41 | 7:48 |
| 28 | 13.1 | 6:42 | 7:47 |
| 29 | 13.1 | 6:42 | 7:47 |
| 30 | 13.1 | 6:43 | 7:47 |
| 31 | 13.0 | 6:44 | 7:47 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 7.68 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.31 kWh/m² to a high of 7.9 kWh/m² in December across the year — January's 7.68 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.5 | Intense |
Is January a good time to visit Swakopmund?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is one of the better times to visit Swakopmund for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Swakopmund in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Swakopmund sees daytime highs around 23°C and nights near 17°C. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes.
Sea temperature near Swakopmund in January
The nearest coast averages about 18°C in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 17 km away) is warmest in February at about 18°C and coldest in September near 13°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | Cool |
| Feb | 18 | Cool |
| Mar | 18 | Cool |
| Apr | 17 | Cool |
| May | 15 | Cool |
| Jun | 14 | Bracing |
| Jul | 14 | Bracing |
| Aug | 14 | Bracing |
| Sep | 13 | Bracing |
| Oct | 14 | Bracing |
| Nov | 15 | Cool |
| Dec | 17 | Cool |
UV index in Swakopmund in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 15 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Swakopmund peaks around January 15 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 18 at about 6 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 15 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 5 | High |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 7 | Very high |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Swakopmund in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Swakopmund is worst in July — around 39 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 7.6× the cleanest month (January, 5 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 27 | 36 | 39 | 26 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | Good |
| Feb | 6 | Good |
| Mar | 6 | Good |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 27 | Moderate |
| Jun | 36 | Poor |
| Jul | 39 | Poor |
| Aug | 26 | Moderate |
| Sep | 10 | Good |
| Oct | 7 | Good |
| Nov | 6 | Good |
| Dec | 5 | Good |
Where is Swakopmund?
Swakopmund sits at 22.7°S, 14.5°E, 18 m above sea level, in Namibia. The nearest listed city is Walvis Bay, 31 km away.
Topography around Swakopmund
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Swakopmund.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Swakopmund has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 38 m around an average of 10 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 189 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,011 m.
The land around Swakopmund is covered by water (44%), bare terrain (33%) and artificial surfaces (21%) within 3 km, water (49%) and bare terrain (48%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (67%) and water (30%) within 80 km.
Namibia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type D / M
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 41% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $4,876
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 11.2
- per 100k, 2021
- Road deaths
- 34.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Swakopmund (-22.6784°, 14.5266°, elevation 18 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).