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Namibia in December

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

Warmest
35°
Keetmanshoop
Coolest
24°
Lüderitz
Driest
0 mm
Walvis Bay
Warmest sea
17°
Oranjemund

Weather in December by city

PlaceDayNightRainSeaScore
Lüderitz 24° 13° 1 mm 15° 100
Oranjemund 25° 13° 2 mm 17° 100
Aus 25° 11° 8 mm — 99
Henties Bay 26° 15° 2 mm — 94
Swakopmund 24° 14° 1 mm — 93
Walvis Bay 25° 14° 0 mm — 92
Opuwo 29° 17° 33 mm — 74
Uis 32° 16° 7 mm — 68
Windhoek 32° 17° 33 mm — 62
Otjiwarongo 33° 16° 45 mm — 56
Outjo 33° 16° 34 mm — 56
Katima Mulilo 30° 18° 134 mm — 55
Keetmanshoop 35° 18° 9 mm — 52
Tsumeb 32° 19° 66 mm — 52
Grootfontein 32° 18° 66 mm — 51
Rundu 33° 19° 86 mm — 43

Public holidays in December

  • Human Rights Day
  • Christmas Day
  • St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays 2026 →

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Namibia in December?

Average daytime highs range from 24° in Lüderitz to 35° in Keetmanshoop.

Where is it warmest in Namibia in December?

Keetmanshoop is the warmest of the main destinations, with average highs of 35°.

Can you swim in Namibia in December?

The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Oranjemund at about 17°.