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Namibia: where it's most comfortable this week

7-day country score — 50, acceptable · #95 of 165 countries · 24 cities · Updated: 27 Oct, 21:01 · Open-Meteo
4 of 24 cities are comfortable for a trip (60+) Top this week: Swakopmund · 96
Ideal 13% Comfortable 4% Acceptable 63% Challenging 21%
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A comparison of 24 cities in Namibia by VanSky score — how comfortable it is to travel in each today. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea. Sort by any metric and pick your next stop.

The country score (0–100) is computed from all of its cities, not a single point. Cities are grouped into regions, and a region's score is the median of its cities so dense clusters don't outweigh sparse ones. Final score = 0.65 × “best areas” (80th percentile of regions) + 0.35 × “typical conditions” (median of regions), so one warm city can't push the whole country to 100. Each city's score blends warmth (feels-like), sun, rain and wind, adjusted for night temperature and, on the coast, the sea. Data: Open-Meteo, refreshed several times a day.

80–100
Ideal
60–79
Comfortable
40–59
Acceptable
20–39
Challenging
0–19
Extreme

The scale above shows what share of the country's cities falls into each comfort band. “Best spot” is the most comfortable region or city this week; “typical conditions” is the median score across regions.

∅ 7-day average

Top cities in Namibia by VanSky

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Swakopmund
98
Walvis Bay
96
Lüderitz
91
Windhoek
83
Gobabis
77
Rehoboth
76
Katutura
73
Grootfontein
58
Keetmanshoop
58
Mariental
58
Bethanie
58
Otjiwarongo
45
Tsumeb
45
Omaruru
45
Okahandja
45

VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35% — temperature + humidity
  • Sunshine 25% — panel charge, mood; in heat the sun is no longer a bonus
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, heat, storm, downpour
  • Heat counts by feels-like temperature: at 32°+ the score can’t reach “Comfortable”, muggy nights lower it further
  • A dangerous day drags the week down: a storm or downpour in the forecast keeps the week from being “Comfortable”
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Best cities now Best cities this week

  1. 1 Swakopmund 98
  2. 2 Walvis Bay 96
  3. 3 Lüderitz 91
  4. 4 Windhoek 83
  5. 5 Katutura 73

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Katima Mulilo 35
  2. 2 Ndiyona 45
  3. 3 Ondangwa 45
  4. 4 Rundu 45
  5. 5 Helao Nafidi 45

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in Namibia for van life?
Sort cities by the VanSky column — the higher the score, the more comfortable today. Also check solar panel output and sea temperature if you plan to stay near the coast.
What does the VanSky score mean for a city?
A score from 0 to 100 reflects a composite weather assessment: thermal comfort, precipitation level, wind strength, and sunshine. 80+ is ideal, 60–79 is comfortable, 40–59 is acceptable, below 40 is challenging.
How often is data updated for Namibia?
Weather data for all cities in Namibia is updated several times a day from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.
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