Windhoek Weather in December

What's the weather like in Windhoek (Khomas) in December 2024?

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

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.

Windhoek weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31°C 87.8°F
Nightly temperature 16.8°C 62.2°F
Average temperature 23.9°C 75°F
Daily sunshine 10.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 34 mm 1.3 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 18.6°C 65.5°F
Humidity 32%
Windspeed 6.8kph 4 mph

On average December is the 4th 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.

December temperatures in Windhoek

Windhoek average temperature in December

December rainfall

Windhoek average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Windhoek average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Windhoek in December 2024.

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Windhoek weather stats

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
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