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Swakopmund — VanSky 83 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Erongo Region, Namibia

25° Clear
VanSky
83
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
17°C
Wind
46 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
13%
UV
—
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07:38 / 18:38

VanSky index for Swakopmund, Namibia — 83 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 83 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #21 of 24 cities in the country (as of 25 July 2026). Temperature 33°C, wind 46 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
75
14°C
Night temperature
Solar
42
1.9 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10h
Driving
72
46 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 67)
Condensation
Low
13%
Humidity level • Dew point -5.3°C comfortable
Awning
Danger
67 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
28 AQI
PM2.5: 5.6 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Sa
25.07
day
33°
night
14°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
46 km/h
gusts 67 км/ч
VanSky 65
comfort
Su
26.07
day
22°
night
14°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 96
comfort
Mo
27.07
day
19°
night
13°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
15 km/h
VanSky 92
comfort
Tu
28.07
day
22°
night
12°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
9 km/h
VanSky 93
comfort
We
29.07
day
27°
night
12°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
9 km/h
VanSky 90
comfort
Th
30.07
day
23°
night
13°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
12 km/h
VanSky 93
comfort
Fr
31.07
day
19°
night
13°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
16 km/h
VanSky 92
comfort

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Today's output
Peak hours
4.7h
sunny 10h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Strong gusts (66.6 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • Perfect night (14.1°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • Strong wind (45.6 km/h) — drive with extra caution, high-profile vehicles at risk.

Air Quality Today

28
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
28
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
5.6
μg/m³
Good
Dust
0
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 24 of 24 cities. Country average VanSky — 88.

Best
1
Tsumeb
96 2
Grootfontein
94 3
Walvis Bay
93 4
Windhoek
92 5
Otjiwarongo
92
Harshest
Katutura
83
Mariental
83
Lüderitz
82
Bethanie
82
Swakopmund you are here
63
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 83 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.

Nearby cities

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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Updated: 18.07.2026

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