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Swakopmund — VanSky 86 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Erongo Region, Namibia

17° Cloudy
VanSky
86
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
17°C
Wind
20 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
84%
UV
—
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07:13 / 18:51

VanSky index for Swakopmund, Namibia — 86 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Swakopmund, Namibia — VanSky 86 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #3 of 24 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 17°C, wind 20 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
73
14°C
Night temperature
Solar
30
1.4 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 7.1h
Driving
100
20 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 28)
Condensation
High
84%
Humidity level • Dew point 14.1°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
28 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
24 AQI
PM2.5: 6 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
17°
night
14°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
20 km/h
VanSky 88
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
16°
night
13°
solar
1.1 kWh
wind
13 km/h
VanSky 84
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
16°
night
13°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
13 km/h
VanSky 89
comfort
We
02.09
day
17°
night
14°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
14 km/h
VanSky 89
comfort
Th
03.09
day
17°
night
13°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
22 km/h
VanSky 84
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
16°
night
13°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
22 km/h
VanSky 89
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
18°
night
13°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
20 km/h
VanSky 93
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
3.6h
sunny 7.1h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.

Air Quality Today

24
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
24
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
6
μg/m³
Good
Dust
3
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—

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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%
  • Sunshine 25%
  • Precipitation 25%
  • Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Where the weather is best in Namibia

Swakopmund ranks 9 of 24 cities. Country average VanSky — 78.

Best
1
Windhoek
92 2
Katutura
90 3
Gobabis
89 4
Walvis Bay
89 5
Swakopmund you are here
88
Harshest
Ongwediva
69
Khorixas
69
Ondangwa
67
Helao Nafidi
58
Lüderitz
45
All 24 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Swakopmund?
The weekly VanSky index for Swakopmund is 86 out of 100 (7-day average). Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.
What is the solar panel output in Swakopmund?
Solar panel output data for Swakopmund is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.
How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for Swakopmund?
The index for Swakopmund is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

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Walvis Bay 31 km Omaruru 202 km Okahandja 256 km Khorixas 260 km Windhoek 263 km Rehoboth 272 km Otjiwarongo 330 km Outjo 332 km

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NA Namibia — fuel prices

Updated: 30.08.2026

Unleaded 95

$1.52 /l

NAD24.49 · €1.31/l

94 of 168

pricier than 55% of countries

Diesel

$1.63 /l

NAD26.28 · €1.40/l

100 of 166

pricier than 60% of countries

Premium Diesel

$1.63 /l

NAD26.37 · €1.41/l

13 of 44

cheaper than 73% of countries

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