Climate Insights for Lüderitz

The climate in Lüderitz is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 18mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 6mm 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: January, February, March. The coldest months are August, June, July, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Lüderitz sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 28°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Lüderitz is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 18mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 6mm of rainfall. November and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0mm. 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 relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Lüderitz, which began on June 21, 2026. Lüderitz is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 10°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

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 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 1mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

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.