Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
72°Ftypical Aug high
Skeleton Coast
Namibia · Africa
Skeleton Coast is most comfortable around August to February. Typical daytime highs run about 71-81°F year-round. Humidity is usually low. Rain is rare year-round.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
50°F to 81°F
Rain
1 day/mo
Sunshine
11.5 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the drier months of the year.
~0%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.9 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable.
Very dryAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 62° and nights feel near 47°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Predominantly clear skies.
87%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 69°F, easing to about 61°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning58°F
Rain0%
Cloud21%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday70°F
Rain0%
Cloud9%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Best windowLate afternoon69°F
Rain0%
Cloud9%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
evening61°F
Rain0%
Cloud13%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
9 mphAug Light breeze
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Skeleton Coast with Makgadikgadi Pans.
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.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology