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Walvis Bay

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A unique colonial history, including Dutch and German influences, shaped this port on the western coast of Namibia. Walvis Bay is a major commercial hub for the country, harboring fishing fleets and a burgeoning sea salt industry. Beyond the bustling bay, cosmopolitan delights await in the thriving city center.

A unique colonial history, including Dutch and German influences, shaped this port on the western coast of Namibia. Walvis Bay is a major commercial hub for the country, harboring fishing fleets and a burgeoning sea salt industry. Beyond the bustling bay, cosmopolitan delights await in the thriving city center.

The desert outside of town holds more delights. Sandy flats and dunes surround Walvis Bay, making four-wheel rides and sand-boarding adventures popular among visiting cruise ship passengers. The city’s central lagoon is a haven for kiteboarders, bird watchers and deep-sea anglers.

Language: English, Afrikaan, German, Indigenous languages     Currency: Namibian dollar

 
 
 

Walvis Bay, Namibia Weather
Temperature (Fahrenheit)

 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High 66 67 66 63 65 64 62 59 59 60 62 64
Low 61 62 61 58 57 56 53 52 53 55 57 59
Average 64 65 63 61 62 60 58 56 56 57 59 62
Temperature (Celsius)

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High 19 19 19 17 18 18 17 15 15 16 17 18
Low 16 17 16 14 14 13 12 11 12 13 14 15
Average 18 18 17 16 17 16 14 13 13 14 15 17
Precipitation

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Inches 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Centimeters 3 3 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Humidity

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Percent 90 90 91 92 86 82 83 88 90 90 90 90
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