With a population of 52.058, Walvis Bay is the largest city in Erongo, Namibia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Walvis Bay to see all of its attractions.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Walvis Bay in February, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 19 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is August, when it can get as cold as 11 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 0 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Walvis Bay, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
When flying to Walvis Bay, you’ll arrive at Walvis Bay Rooikop (WVB), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Walvis Bay from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 29h 05m.
Another option to get to Walvis Bay is to pick up a car hire from Windhoek, which is about 266 km from Walvis Bay. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Europcar, among others, in Windhoek.
Average rates range from around £56 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £539 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Walvis Bay costs £44 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £0.94 per litre in Walvis Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £11.24 and £14.99. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Walvis Bay, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.