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Swakopmund
Photo: Brian McMorrow · CC BY-SA 2.5
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CountryNamibia
RegionSouthern Africa
Best monthsJan–May, Nov–Dec
Nearest airportsWVB · Walvis Bay International Airport · 36 km
About
Swakopmund is a city on the coast of western Namibia, 352 km west of the Namibian capital Windhoek via the B2 main road. It is the capital of the Erongo administrative district.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
When to go
In Swakopmund the warmest month is February (average high 23°) and the coolest is August (18°). Best months to visit: Jan–May, Nov–Dec.
Highlights
From OpenStreetMap records, by distance from the centre.
- Deutsche Lutherische KircheSight · 36 m
- Our Lady of the RosarySight · 180 m
- NG KerkSight · 197 m
- Old StationSight · 287 m
- Otavi BahnhofMuseum · 300 m
- Rogl Souvenirs & GalleryMuseum · 313 m
- Kristall GalerieMuseum · 365 m
- State HouseSight · 485 m
- WoermannhausSight · 547 m
- Eiermannhaus Art GalleryMuseum · 561 m
- Mole ParkNature & park · 575 m
- Museum SwakopmundMuseum · 585 m
For families with children
Parks, beaches and child-friendly places.
Average monthly temperature (°C)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 |
| Low | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 |
Climate data: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)