Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
77°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Skeleton Coast
Namibia · Africa
Warm days with cooler nights and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Daytime high
77°F
Lows around 57°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
12.5 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Rain is infrequent in December.
3%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.5 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableDecember
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 68° and nights feel near 58°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
65%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
9 mphDecember Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 74°F, easing to about 68°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning67°F
Rain2%
Cloud42%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday76°F
Rain1%
Cloud29%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon74°F
Rain0%
Cloud27%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening67°F
Rain1%
Cloud28%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowData 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