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Namibia in August

Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Namibia in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.

Warmest
31°
Rundu
Coolest
18°
Aus
Driest
0 mm
Opuwo
Warmest sea
13°
Oranjemund

Weather in August by city

PlaceDayNightRainSeaScore
Windhoek 25° 8° 1 mm — 100
Keetmanshoop 24° 7° 1 mm — 100
Otjiwarongo 27° 7° 1 mm — 100
Grootfontein 27° 9° 1 mm — 98
Opuwo 26° 12° 0 mm — 98
Oranjemund 21° 8° 4 mm 13° 96
Outjo 28° 8° 1 mm — 95
Henties Bay 23° 10° 1 mm — 95
Uis 28° 11° 0 mm — 95
Swakopmund 22° 10° 0 mm — 94
Walvis Bay 22° 10° 0 mm — 94
Tsumeb 28° 10° 0 mm — 92
Lüderitz 20° 10° 2 mm 13° 91
Katima Mulilo 29° 9° 0 mm — 86
Aus 18° 3° 4 mm — 82
Rundu 31° 11° 1 mm — 77

Public holidays in August

  • Heroes' Day
Public holidays 2026 →

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Namibia in August?

Average daytime highs range from 18° in Aus to 31° in Rundu.

Where is it warmest in Namibia in August?

Rundu is the warmest of the main destinations, with average highs of 31°.

Can you swim in Namibia in August?

The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Oranjemund at about 13°.