Temperature
Warm by day, brisk at night.
80°Ftypical April high
Typical range
April climate
April in Swakopmund
Namibia · Africa
Warm days and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Some afternoons can feel hot.
Daytime high
80°F
Lows around 60°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
Sea temp
63°F
Cool water
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is infrequent in April.
3%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.1 hApril sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
LowApril Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In April, afternoons feel about 75° and nights feel near 61°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
78%April Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in April.
7 mphApril Light breeze
Sea temperature
63°FApril sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical April day
April late afternoons are around 78°F, easing to about 70°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning67°F
Rain1%
Cloud32%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday79°F
Rain0%
Cloud13%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon78°F
Rain1%
Cloud13%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening70°F
Rain1%
Cloud12%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78 | 63 | 0.3 | 2 | 12.1 | 74 | 66 |
| Feb | 79 | 63 | 0.3 | 1 | 11.8 | 74 | 66 |
| Mar | 80 | 62 | 0.3 | 1 | 11.5 | 72 | 65 |
| Apr | 80 | 60 | 0.2 | 1 | 11.1 | 69 | 63 |
| May | 79 | 56 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.2 | 64 | 61 |
| Jun | 78 | 54 | 0.0 | 0 | 9.9 | 57 | 60 |
| Jul | 77 | 54 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.1 | 56 | 58 |
| Aug | 72 | 51 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.6 | 69 | 58 |
| Sep | 72 | 52 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.3 | 74 | 58 |
| Oct | 73 | 54 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.7 | 75 | 59 |
| Nov | 75 | 57 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.0 | 73 | 61 |
| Dec | 76 | 60 | 0.1 | 1 | 12.3 | 74 | 64 |
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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: Jun 1, 2026
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