Swakopmund weather in September
Temperature, sea and sunshine in September: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in September
Excellent
Best time to visit: January – December
What is the weather like in Swakopmund in September?
In September, Swakopmund is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 13.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Swakopmund.
September compared
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| AugustAug | SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Day | 20° | 20° | 20° |
| Night | 10° | 11° | 12° |
| Sea | 13° | 13° | 14° |
| Sun | 9 h | 9 h | 10 h |
| Rain days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
More details for September
- Daylight
- 11 h 56 min06:59 – 18:55
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 29 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Africa/Windhoek
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in September
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Swakopmund in September: quick answers
Is Swakopmund hot in September?
No. In September, Swakopmund is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C and nights drop to about 11 °C.
Can you swim in Swakopmund in September?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in September the sea averages just 13.4 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
Does it rain much in Swakopmund in September?
It hardly ever rains.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)