Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
72°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Skeleton Coast
Namibia · Africa
Mild days with cool nights and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
72°F
Lows around 48°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is infrequent in August.
~0%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.9 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryAugust Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 62° and nights feel near 47°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Clear skies this month.
87%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
9 mphAugust Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 69°F, easing to about 61°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning58°F
Rain0%
Cloud21%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday71°F
Rain0%
Cloud9%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Best windowLate afternoon69°F
Rain0%
Cloud9%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening61°F
Rain0%
Cloud13%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79 | 61 | 0.4 | 2 | 12.2 | 72 |
| Feb | 80 | 62 | 0.4 | 3 | 11.8 | 73 |
| Mar | 79 | 60 | 0.5 | 2 | 11.4 | 71 |
| Apr | 82 | 60 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.3 | 65 |
| May | 82 | 57 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.8 | 59 |
| Jun | 79 | 53 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.4 | 55 |
| Jul | 75 | 50 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.6 | 57 |
| Aug | 72 | 48 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.9 | 67 |
| Sep | 71 | 49 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.7 | 71 |
| Oct | 73 | 52 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.9 | 70 |
| Nov | 76 | 56 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.2 | 68 |
| Dec | 77 | 57 | 0.2 | 1 | 12.5 | 70 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology