🇿🇦 Cape Town vs Swakopmund 🇳🇦
Cape Town, South Africa vs Swakopmund, Namibia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Swakopmund is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Swakopmund is drier, with roughly 84 fewer rainy days a year.
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Climate at a glance
| 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 🇳🇦 Swakopmund | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 22°C | 23°C |
| Hottest month | February · 27°C | April · 25°C |
| Coldest month | July (7°C low) | August (10°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 89 | 5 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | April, October, November | August, November, December |
🇿🇦 Cape Town
Best around April, October, November. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).
🇳🇦 Swakopmund
Best around August, November, December. Hottest in April (25°C), coldest lows in August (10°C).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Town or Swakopmund warmer?
Swakopmund is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Cape Town or Swakopmund?
Cape Town is rainier — Swakopmund sees about 84 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town vs Swakopmund?
Cape Town is best around April, October, November; Swakopmund is best around August, November, December.
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