Swakopmund
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Check visit & living safetyUpdated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content
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Would you visit or live in Swakopmund?
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travel advice from the UK FCDO contains no special warnings for Swakopmund; visitors should follow normal travel safety guidelines.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Low to moderate risk of petty crime, especially in tourist areas
- Health considerations include heat, sun exposure and occasional fog‑related road hazards
- Desert environment can pose risks of dehydration and limited water sources
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Swakopmund month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Swakopmund are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 23–23°C. May is usually the warmest month (average high 25°C), August the coldest (average low 10°C), and March the wettest (about 7 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.8 | 16.6 | 6 | 11.7 |
| February | 23.0 | 16.7 | 5 | 11.1 |
| March | 23.2 | 15.8 | 7 | 11.2 |
| April | 23.2 | 14.7 | 2 | 10.7 |
| May | 24.8 | 14.1 | 1 | 10.1 |
| June | 23.9 | 13.0 | 0 | 9.8 |
| July | 22.9 | 11.6 | 0 | 10.0 |
| August | 20.0 | 9.7 | 0 | 10.4 |
| September | 19.3 | 10.2 | 0 | 11.0 |
| October | 20.0 | 11.9 | 0 | 11.2 |
| November | 21.2 | 13.1 | 2 | 11.6 |
| December | 21.6 | 14.7 | 1 | 11.8 |
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Research updated Tuesday, September 8, 2026Past and future events in Swakopmund
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01 · OverviewSwakopmund, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Swakopmund took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Swakopmund
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Swakopmund
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Swakopmund
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Swakopmund
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Swakopmund
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Swakopmund
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Frequently Asked Questions about Swakopmund
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01 · Q&AWhere is Swakopmund located and what are its coordinates?
Swakopmund is situated in Namibia at geographic coordinates -22.6784, 14.5266 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Swakopmund?
Swakopmund has a recorded population of approximately 53,009 and observes the Africa/Windhoek time zone (NAD).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Swakopmund?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Swakopmund include en-NA, af, de, hz, naq, and the circulating currency is NAD.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Swakopmund?
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