Swakopmund travel guide
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You're Going to Love Swakopmund
With a population of 25,047, Swakopmund is a must-see destination in Erongo, Namibia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Swakopmund has to offer.
When to visit Swakopmund
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Swakopmund in January, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is August, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °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 Swakopmund, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Swakopmund
Plane
Although Swakopmund doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Walvis Bay Rooikop (WVB), which is located 22 miles from Swakopmund. The shortest flight to Swakopmund from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 17h 15m.
Train
The train station in Swakopmund is called Swakopmund, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Swakopmund is to pick up a car hire from Windhoek, which is about 162 miles from Swakopmund. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Europcar, among others, in Windhoek.