Climate Insights for Walvis Bay

Erongo Region, Namibia

Hottest
May
22°C peak71°F peak
Coldest
September
12°C low53°F low
Wettest
January
7 mm rain0.3 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Walvis Bay is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 24 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 7 mm of rainfall. Walvis Bay 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: May, February, June. The coldest months are September, August, October, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.The climate in Walvis Bay is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 0.9 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 0.3 in of rainfall. Walvis Bay 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: May, February, June. The coldest months are September, August, October, when temperatures can drop to 53°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 20°Average: 19°Min: 17°FebMax: 21°Average: 19°Min: 17°MarMax: 21°Average: 18°Min: 16°AprMax: 20°Average: 18°Min: 16°MayMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 15°JunMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 14°JulMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 14°AugMax: 18°Average: 15°Min: 12°SepMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 12°OctMax: 18°Average: 15°Min: 13°NovMax: 19°Average: 16°Min: 14°DecMax: 19°Average: 17°Min: 15°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 69°FAverage: 65°FMin: 62°FFebMax: 69°FAverage: 66°FMin: 63°FMarMax: 69°FAverage: 65°FMin: 62°FAprMax: 69°FAverage: 64°FMin: 60°FMayMax: 71°FAverage: 65°FMin: 60°FJunMax: 69°FAverage: 63°FMin: 58°FJulMax: 68°FAverage: 61°FMin: 56°FAugMax: 64°FAverage: 58°FMin: 53°FSepMax: 63°FAverage: 58°FMin: 53°FOctMax: 64°FAverage: 59°FMin: 55°FNovMax: 65°FAverage: 61°FMin: 57°FDecMax: 67°FAverage: 63°FMin: 59°F
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Walvis Bay has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 18°C. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.Walvis Bay has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 71°F with a mean of 65°F. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 53°F and an average of 58°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

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

Walvis Bay 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 January, averaging 7 mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, 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.Walvis Bay 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 January, averaging 0.3 in of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13km/hFebWind Speed: 14km/hMarWind Speed: 14km/hAprWind Speed: 14km/hMayWind Speed: 15km/hJunWind Speed: 16km/hJulWind Speed: 17km/hAugWind Speed: 16km/hSepWind Speed: 16km/hOctWind Speed: 15km/hNovWind Speed: 15km/hDecWind Speed: 15km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 10mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 9mph
Wind Speed

Walvis Bay is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 16km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.Walvis Bay is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan19°65°F
Feb19°66°F
Mar18°65°F
Apr18°64°F
May18°65°F
Jun17°63°F
Jul16°61°F
Aug15°58°F
Sep14°58°F
Oct15°59°F
Nov16°61°F
Dec17°63°F

The best time to visit Walvis Bay is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 2 mm per month. By contrast, September can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 12°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Walvis Bay is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.1 in per month. By contrast, September can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 53°F. 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 Walvis Bay 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 Walvis Bay 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
17 °C62 °F
20 °C69 °F
13 km/h8 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
17 °C63 °F
21 °C69 °F
14 km/h9 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C62 °F
21 °C69 °F
14 km/h9 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
16 °C60 °F
20 °C69 °F
14 km/h9 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
May
15 °C60 °F
22 °C71 °F
15 km/h9 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
14 °C58 °F
21 °C69 °F
16 km/h10 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
14 °C56 °F
20 °C68 °F
17 km/h10 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C53 °F
18 °C64 °F
16 km/h10 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C53 °F
17 °C63 °F
16 km/h10 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
13 °C55 °F
18 °C64 °F
15 km/h10 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C57 °F
19 °C65 °F
15 km/h10 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C59 °F
19 °C67 °F
15 km/h9 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in