Sossusvlei vs Swakopmund in December

Swakopmund is the better pick in December — 87 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Swakopmund is warm, dry, clean air, while Sossusvlei is hot, dry, clean air.

Sossusvlei vs Swakopmund — December climate, side by side

🇳🇦 Sossusvlei🇳🇦 Swakopmund
Comfort score59/100 (D)87/100 (A)
Feels-like high32°C26°C
Avg high / low34° / 18°25° / 14°
Rainfall2 mm2 mm
Rainy days11
Humidity31%72%
Air quality (AQI)2832

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Sossusvlei vs Swakopmund in December — FAQ

Is December better in Sossusvlei or Swakopmund?
Swakopmund is the better pick in December — 87 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Swakopmund is warm, dry, clean air, while Sossusvlei is hot, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Sossusvlei vs Swakopmund in December?
In December, Sossusvlei averages 34°C high / 18°C low with about 2 mm of rain; Swakopmund averages 25°C high / 14°C low with about 2 mm.