When is the best time to go to Windhoek

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Windhoek, Namibia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Windhoek weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Windhoek are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Windhoek January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 73mm 9.2hrs 14.1hrs

The climate in Windhoek during January can be summarized as hot and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Windhoek for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Windhoek and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Windhoek with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Windhoek weather in January »

February

Windhoek February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 85mm 9hrs 13.6hrs

February in Windhoek is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Windhoek.

February is in the summer in Windhoek and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Windhoek with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Windhoek weather in February »

March

Windhoek March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 85mm 8.7hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Windhoek is characteristically warm and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Windhoek.

March is in the fall / autumn in Windhoek and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Windhoek with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Windhoek weather in March »

April

Windhoek April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 33mm 9.9hrs 12.4hrs

Windhoek's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Windhoek, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the fall / autumn in Windhoek and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Windhoek with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Windhoek weather in April »

May

Windhoek May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 6mm 10.7hrs 11.9hrs

May is a very dry month in Windhoek and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Windhoek, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Windhoek and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Windhoek with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Windhoek weather in May »

June

Windhoek June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 2mm 10.7hrs 14.1hrs

June in Windhoek is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Windhoek, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Windhoek and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Windhoek with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Windhoek weather in June »

July

Windhoek July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 1mm 11.1hrs 13.6hrs

July in Windhoek is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Windhoek, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Windhoek and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Windhoek with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Windhoek weather in July »

August

Windhoek August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 1mm 11.4hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Windhoek is characteristically mild and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Windhoek, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Windhoek and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Windhoek with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Windhoek weather in August »

September

Windhoek September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 3mm 11.1hrs 12.4hrs

Windhoek's weather in September is typically warm and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Windhoek, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Windhoek and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Windhoek with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Windhoek weather in September »

October

Windhoek October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 12mm 10.7hrs 11.9hrs

October is a dry month in Windhoek and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Windhoek, with some very good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Windhoek and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Windhoek with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Windhoek weather in October »

November

Windhoek November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 25mm 10.5hrs 14.1hrs

November in Windhoek is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Windhoek, with some very good weather at this time of year.

November is in the spring in Windhoek and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Windhoek with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Windhoek weather in November »

December

Windhoek December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 34mm 10.6hrs 13.6hrs

December in Windhoek is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Windhoek for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Windhoek and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Windhoek with around 34mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Windhoek weather in December »

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Windhoek weather statistics
Hottest month: December 30.7°C 87.3°F
Driest month: August 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: July 11.1hrs
Coldest month: June 20.1°C 68.2°F
Wettest month: February 85mm 3.3ins
Warmest sea: February 19.8°C 67.6°F
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