Best time to swim in Namibia Sea temperature by month
Do you want to go to the seaside in Namibia? But when should you go to be sure to enjoy good sea water temperature and be able to swim for a long time? Now or another month during the year? On this page, find the sea temperature by month in Namibia.
Swimming in Namibia by month
Discover swimming conditions in detail in Namibia by month below. Click on the links for each month to see details about the sea temperature in the cities of: Swakopmund, Lüderitz, Oranjemund, Cape Cross and Mowe Bay.
| Month | Average Sea temperature | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F to 67°F | cool swimming |
| February | 63°F to 69°F | cool swimming* |
| March | 63°F to 68°F | cool swimming* |
| April | 61°F to 67°F | cool swimming* |
| May | 59°F to 63°F | cool swimming* |
| June | 58°F to 61°F | cold swimming* |
| July | 56°F to 60°F | cold swimming* |
| August | 57°F to 59°F | freezing swimming |
| September | 57°F to 59°F | freezing swimming |
| October | 58°F to 60°F | cold swimming* |
| November | 59°F to 62°F | cold swimming |
| December | 62°F to 64°F | cool swimming* |
* in at least part of the area.
Where and when should you swim in Namibia?
Best time to swim in Swakopmund
The best months for swimming in Swakopmund are january, february, march et april.
Best time to swim in Oranjemund
The best months for swimming in Oranjemund are january, february et march.
Best time to swim in Cape Cross
The best months for swimming in Cape Cross are january, february, march, april et december.
Best time to swim in Mowe Bay
The best months for swimming in Mowe Bay are january, february, march, april, may et december.
Other cities and places in Namibia:
Water temperatures in Namibia over the entire year
On this chart, we show you the variation of the average sea water temperature in Namibia for the cities of: Swakopmund, Lüderitz, Oranjemund, Cape Cross and Mowe Bay.