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UV climate of Namibia: overview

Namibia stretches from -26.6481° to -17.3932° latitude (Southern hemisphere), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 9.5 in Helao Nafidi (peak in January), while in Luderitz the yearly maximum is only ≈ 8.7. As in the whole Southern hemisphere, the sun is strongest from November to February — opposite to Europe and North America.

UV index by month by climate zone

ZoneCitiesJFMAMJJASONDPeak
Tropical17 9.3 9.2 8.8 7.8 7 6.3 6.6 7.4 8.3 9 9.3 9.3 9.3
Subtropical2 8.7 8.5 7.8 6.7 5.7 5 5.2 6.2 7.2 8.1 8.6 8.7 8.7

Calculated clear-sky noon peaks at the average latitude of each zone. Real values vary with clouds, altitude and ozone.

Sunniest cities in Namibia (highest UV)

Helao Nafidi · 9.5 in January Katima Mulilo · 9.5 in January Ondangwa · 9.5 in January Ongwediva · 9.5 in January Oshakati · 9.5 in January

Cities with the mildest sun

Luderitz · max 8.7 Keetmanshoop · max 8.7 Rehoboth · max 9 Windhoek · max 9.1 Walvis Bay · max 9.1

When do you need SPF in Namibia?

Using Windhoek as a reference: the UV index reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December. In the sunniest zones (see table) SPF 30–50+ is needed almost year-round; in the mildest — only in late spring and summer.

FAQ: UV index in Namibia

What is the highest UV index in Namibia?

The calculated clear-sky maximum is ≈ 9.5 — in Helao Nafidi around January. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.

Which city in Namibia is the sunniest?

Helao Nafidi (peak ≈ 9.5), followed by Katima Mulilo and Ondangwa. The mildest sun is in Luderitz (max ≈ 8.7).

When is SPF needed in Namibia?

In Windhoek and similar latitudes the UV reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December: use SPF 30–50+ on sunny days. Protection is advised from UV 3.

Is UV 11+ possible in Namibia?

No — the local maximum is ≈ 9.5. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.