Climate Insights for Lüderitz

Karas, Namibia

Hottest
February
26°C peak79°F peak
Coldest
August
11°C low51°F low
Wettest
June
7 mm rain0.3 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Lüderitz is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 24 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 7 mm of rainfall. Lüderitz is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, March. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.The climate in Lüderitz is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 0.9 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 0.3 in of rainfall. Lüderitz is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, March. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 51°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 18°FebMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 18°MarMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°AprMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 15°MayMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 14°JunMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 12°JulMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 11°AugMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 11°SepMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 12°OctMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 14°NovMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°DecMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 16°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 79°FAverage: 71°FMin: 64°FFebMax: 79°FAverage: 71°FMin: 64°FMarMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°FAprMax: 77°FAverage: 67°FMin: 60°FMayMax: 76°FAverage: 65°FMin: 57°FJunMax: 72°FAverage: 62°FMin: 53°FJulMax: 71°FAverage: 60°FMin: 52°FAugMax: 70°FAverage: 60°FMin: 51°FSepMax: 71°FAverage: 62°FMin: 53°FOctMax: 74°FAverage: 65°FMin: 57°FNovMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°FDecMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°F
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Lüderitz sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 26°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Lüderitz sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 51°F to 79°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 71°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 51°F and an average of 60°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 4mmAprPrecipitation: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 3mmJunPrecipitation: 7mmJulPrecipitation: 3mmAugPrecipitation: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 0mm
Precipitation
0in1inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0inMarPrecipitation: 0.2inAprPrecipitation: 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.1inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 0inNovPrecipitation: 0.1inDecPrecipitation: 0in
Precipitation

Lüderitz is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 24 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 7 mm of rainfall. March and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0 mm. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Lüderitz is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 0.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.1 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 0.3 in of rainfall. March and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0 in. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 23km/hFebWind Speed: 22km/hMarWind Speed: 20km/hAprWind Speed: 17km/hMayWind Speed: 15km/hJunWind Speed: 16km/hJulWind Speed: 17km/hAugWind Speed: 18km/hSepWind Speed: 21km/hOctWind Speed: 22km/hNovWind Speed: 22km/hDecWind Speed: 25km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14mphFebWind Speed: 14mphMarWind Speed: 12mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 13mphOctWind Speed: 13mphNovWind Speed: 14mphDecWind Speed: 15mph
Wind Speed

Lüderitz is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 17km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 23km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.Lüderitz is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 15mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 10mph in winter, 13mph in spring, 15mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan22°71°F
Feb21°71°F
Mar21°69°F
Apr20°67°F
May18°65°F
Jun17°62°F
Jul16°60°F
Aug15°60°F
Sep16°62°F
Oct18°65°F
Nov19°67°F
Dec21°69°F

The best time to visit Lüderitz is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 2 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Lüderitz is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.1 in per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lüderitz based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lüderitz based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
18 °C64 °F
26 °C79 °F
23 km/h14 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C64 °F
26 °C79 °F
22 km/h14 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
17 °C62 °F
26 °C78 °F
20 km/h12 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
15 °C60 °F
25 °C77 °F
17 km/h10 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
May
14 °C57 °F
24 °C76 °F
15 km/h10 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
12 °C53 °F
22 °C72 °F
16 km/h10 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C52 °F
22 °C71 °F
17 km/h10 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C51 °F
21 °C70 °F
18 km/h11 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C53 °F
22 °C71 °F
21 km/h13 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
14 °C57 °F
24 °C74 °F
22 km/h13 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
15 °C59 °F
24 °C76 °F
22 km/h14 mph
1 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
16 °C62 °F
25 °C78 °F
25 km/h15 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in