What wetsuit do you need in Namibia?
The one suit that covers most of the swimming season, for 5 coastal cities in Namibia.
| City | Coldest | Warmest | One suit for the season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walvis Bay | 13.1°C Sep | 18.2°C Jan | 3/2 mm full suit |
| Swakopmund | 13.2°C Sep | 18.7°C Jan | 3/2 mm full suit |
| Lüderitz | 11.7°C Sep | 14.8°C Mar | 3/2 mm full suit |
| Oranjemund | 12.5°C Sep | 16.6°C Mar | 3/2 mm full suit |
| Henties Bay | 13.7°C Sep | 19.3°C Feb | nothing, or a rash vest |
Thicknesses above are for swimming. Surfing the same water wants a step more — most of a session is spent sitting still in the wind rather than moving and immersed. Each city page gives both, along with when you need boots, gloves and a hood.
Sea temperature and swimming season in Namibia →
Boots below 14°C, gloves below 12°C, a hood below 10°C. Where the numbers come from