Surrounded by the Namib Desert on three sides and the cold Atlantic waters to the west, Swakopmund has a desert climate with mild conditions year-round, making it a wonderful place to stay. The average temperature ranges between 15°C to 25°C. However, if you are combining Swakopmund with a well-rounded trip to Namibia (as most people do), here is more information regarding the country's climate as a whole.
Summer
From November to April, days are generally hot and sunny. Daytime temperatures can rise to 35ºC (above 40ºC recorded in the extreme north and south), and night temperatures drop to around 14ºC - 18ºC. The coastal region is cool and dry throughout the year. The rainy season runs from February to March, and average rainfall varies from less than 50mm along the coast to 350mm in the central region and 700mm in the far north-eastern region.
Winter
Between May to October, days are dry, sunny and mild to warm while evening temperatures drop sharply. Daytime temperatures generally reach 23ºC and can drop to as low as 0ºC - 10ºC at night. It can be pretty cold and windy at the coast, for which warm clothing and a windbreaker are necessary.