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When is the best time to visit Windhoek?
In general the best time to visit Windhoek is probably April, May, August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are October, November, December, while the coldest months are May, June, July.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is October, November, December. Average maximum temperatures are up to +32°C in December and it has 13 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is February, March, April with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Windhoek in different months
This is the average weather in Windhoek for each month based on historic data:
In April, May, August the weather is great. There are an average of 27 sunny days in August and the temperature ranges from +9°C to +25°C.
January, February, March, June, July, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +32°C during December.
Climate in Windhoek
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Windhoek for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +38°C | +37°C | +37°C | +33°C | +31°C | +28°C | +29°C | +31°C | +36°C | +37°C | +37°C | +40°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +31°C | +30°C | +29°C | +27°C | +25°C | +22°C | +22°C | +25°C | +29°C | +31°C | +31°C | +32°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +7°C | +10°C | +9°C | +4°C | 0°C | -3°C | -3°C | -2°C | +2°C | +3°C | +7°C | +9°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 52 | 60 | 59 | 53 | 45 | 42 | 39 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 34 | 40 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 135 | 145 | 84 | 32 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 32 | 60 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 18 | 15 | 13 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 15 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 10 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Windhoek during the whole year:
The hottest month in Windhoek is December with average maximum temperature going up to +32°C. The coldest month is June with the lowest temperatures of +7°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Windhoek looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Windhoek is February with average humidity going up to 60%. The least humid month is September with an average humidity of 28%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Windhoek during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 27 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 1 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is February with approximately 15 rainy days and 145 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Windhoek:
What is the hottest month in Windhoek?
The hottest month in Windhoek is December with average maximum temperature of +32°C.
What is the coldest month in Windhoek?
The coldest month in Windhoek is June with minimum temperatures of +7°C.
Is Windhoek worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Windhoek in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is December with +32°C and 13 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Windhoek?
if you're looking to visit Windhoek when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for February, January, March. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being June with only 1 mm of rain.
Monthly weather in Windhoek
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Windhoek, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.