Thinking about Swakopmund in March? Here’s what you need to know. March temperatures are around 23°C (73°F) during the day and drop to 19°C (66°F) at night. March is actually the warmest month in Swakopmund. The ocean water stays cold at 18.6°C (65°F). You won’t enjoy swimming.
What’s the Weather?
March gets about 10mm of rain over 5-6 days. It’s one of the rainier months but the rain is quick and light. You’ll get about 17 hours of clear sunny weather each day. Humidity drops to 71% which is lower than February. The air feels less sticky now. Mornings can still be foggy from the cold ocean. Pack a light jacket for early mornings and evenings.
Is March Busy?
March is very low season for tourists. Way fewer people than December and January. Hotels drop their prices by 30-40%. You can book tours the same week you arrive. Restaurants don’t need reservations. Popular activities have spots available.
Things You Can Do
- Quad biking costs about 20-30% less than January
- Sandboarding tours take smaller groups
- Baby seals are still at Cape Cross in early March
- Welwitschia plants look greener after the rain
- German bakeries are less crowded for breakfast
- Skydiving runs on clear days
- Desert tours go out every day
Why March is Good
After the rain, the desert looks green instead of brown. Hotels that cost $150 in January drop to $90-100 in March. You get more personal attention on tours because groups are smaller. Tour guides have more time to answer your questions. You can walk around town without fighting crowds. Photos are better without people in the background.
The One Problem
Rain makes some dirt roads muddy in remote areas. Tours to Sandwich Harbour might cancel on rainy days. But this only happens maybe 2-3 days in the whole month. Most tours run normally.
Should You Go?
March gives you the warmest weather of the year with the fewest tourists. You save serious money. You don’t wait in lines. Tours feel more relaxed because guides aren’t rushing between groups.
March is way better than January and February for your wallet. It’s better than June and July if you want warmer days. The only months better than March are September and October when the weather is perfect and crowds are still low.
