Swakopmund Travel Guide

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Alternative names: Population: 25 thous.Area: 70 mi²Elevation: 59 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 22°40'37"S, 14°31'32"E
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Swakopmund Top Attractions

Swakopmund Attractions - What to See and Explore

Swakopmund offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Martin Luther Steam Locomotive, National Marine Aquarium of Namibia, Kristall Galerie, The living desert snake park. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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Day trips

Swakopmund – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Swakopmund, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Pelican Point Lighthouse (Walvis Bay), St. Matthew's Anglican Church (Walvis Bay), Rheinische Missionskirche (Walvis Bay).

  • pelican point lighthouse walvis bay16 milesS
  • st matthews anglican church walvis bay20 milesS
  • rheinische missionskirche walvis bay20 milesS
  • khan river24 milesE
  • bird island14 milesS

Best Time To Visit Swakopmund

Learn when is the best time to travel to Swakopmund weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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December is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in June.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in January, February, March, April and December.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The level of rainfall remains low throughout the year.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in December, while the shortest in June.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Swakopmund?

What is the best time to visit Swakopmund?

December is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in June. The highest air temperature is in January, February, March, April and December.

Where to next? Visit erongo Erongo region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Namibia.