Beach near Swakopmund, Namibia

Swakopmund Travel Guide

Namibia

Swakopmund is a small coastal city in Namibia, with a population of 25,047, on the country’s Atlantic shore. Its compact setting places the town close to the sea and the surrounding Namibian coastal landscape.

Travellers arriving by air can use Swakopmund Airport. North Beach is 1.4 kilometres from the city, while South Beach is 1.5 kilometres away, giving visitors two nearby options for time by the coast.

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Local time

25,047

Population

5,202 miles away

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Weather in Swakopmund

Tue

19°

Wed

24°

Thu

23°

Know before you go

Pays in NAD

Plug type Type D & Type M (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +264

Tipping: Tipping is customary in Namibia for good service, but not obligatory. A service charge is sometimes included in restaurant bills, so check before tipping.

Best time to visit Swakopmund

Jan

22°0

Feb

22°1

Mar

22°1

Apr

21°1

May

24°0

Jun

22°0

Jul

20°0

Aug

19°0

Sep

19°0

Oct

19°0

Nov

21°1

Dec

21°0

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Swakopmund

  • North Beach

    1.4 km away

  • South Beach

    1.5 km away

Things to do in Swakopmund

  1. National Marine Aquarium

    aquarium

    1.3 km

  2. Swakopmund Museum

    museum

    0.5 km

  3. Vineta (Swakopmund)

    historic site

    2.3 km

  4. Woermannhaus

    historic site

    0.7 km

  5. Kristall Galerie

    museum

    0.2 km

  6. Tamariskia-Stadium

    stadium arena

    2.5 km

  7. Mermaid Casino

    casino

    0 km

  8. Atlanta Cinema Swakopmund

    movie theater

    0 km

Getting there

Swakopmund Airport · 4.1 km

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