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About Swakopmund

Swakopmund, Namibia 🌊🏜️ is a laid-back coastal town with cool weather, a unique desert-meets-ocean vibe, and plenty of outdoor adventure. For digital nomads, it offers a calm atmosphere, scenic inspiration, and decent cafés/coworking options, though internet can be less reliable than in bigger cities. Great for remote workers who value nature and a slower pace. 💻✨

Through the year

Best in May (69) · now 60
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 12 mm Feb: 9 mm Mar: 12 mm Apr: 2 mm May: 0 mm Jun: 1 mm Jul: 0 mm Aug: 0 mm Sep: 1 mm Oct: 0 mm Nov: 3 mm Dec: 1 mm Jan: 23°C / 17°C Feb: 23°C / 17°C Mar: 22°C / 15°C Apr: 23°C / 15°C May: 24°C / 14°C Jun: 23°C / 13°C Jul: 21°C / 11°C Aug: 19°C / 10°C Sep: 19°C / 10°C Oct: 19°C / 12°C Nov: 21°C / 13°C Dec: 21°C / 15°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 6.5
Internet Speed 6.5
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.4
Safety 7.7
Weather 6.8
Accommodation Cost 5.7
Nomad Friendly 4.2
Female Friendly 7.0
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Swakopmund
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $500.46 per month
Coworking Space $164.86 per month
Coffee $2.24 per cup
Beer $2.06 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $8.24 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $38.27 per month
Mobile Plan $26.50 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $64.77 per month

Other cities in Namibia

Other cities in Namibia
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Windhoek $2,090 5.6 Compare
2 Walvis Bay $2,326 5.3 Compare
3 Otjiwarongo $1,241 5.1 Compare
4 Outjo $2,014 5.0 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Henties Bay NA Namibia $785 4.9 Compare
2 Walvis Bay NA Namibia $2,326 5.3 Compare
3 Windhoek NA Namibia $2,090 5.6 Compare
4 Sossusvlei NA Namibia $1,351 3.6 Compare

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