Best time to visit Windhoek

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When is the best time to visit Windhoek?

The best time to visit Windhoek is May, August and September based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Windhoek30
    Jan
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Windhoek29
    Feb
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Windhoek27
    Mar
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Windhoek26
    Apr
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Windhoek23
    May
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Windhoek20
    Jun
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Windhoek21
    Jul
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Windhoek23
    Aug
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Windhoek27
    Sep
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Windhoek29
    Oct
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Windhoek30
    Nov
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Windhoek31
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

Which is the hottest month in Windhoek?

The hottest time of year in Windhoek is normally December. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Windhoek?

In terms of rainfall, February is usually the wettest month in Windhoek with 85mm on average. There are normally 12 days in February with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Windhoek?

The sunniest time of year in Windhoek is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 94% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Namibia (Windhoek) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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