Best Time to Visit Windhoek
Namibia · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
Weather-wise, April to August is the best time to visit Windhoek. November is the hottest month, with average highs of 32°C (90°F), while July is the coldest, with lows around 5°C (41°F). The rainy season runs over January and February; January is the wettest month with about 115 mm (4.5 in) of rain.
Windhoek weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C 88°F | 17°C 62°F | 115 mm | 15 | 48% | 5.5 | Fair 5.4 |
| February | 30°C 86°F | 16°C 61°F | 103 mm | 16 | 54% | 5.5 | Fair 6.2 |
| March | 29°C 83°F | 15°C 59°F | 92 mm | 14 | 55% | 6.2 | Good 7.7 |
| April | 27°C 80°F | 12°C 54°F | 49 mm | 8 | 51% | 8.1 | Excellent 10 |
| May | 24°C 76°F | 9°C 48°F | 7 mm | 1 | 41% | 9.5 | Excellent 10 |
| June | 22°C 71°F | 5°C 41°F | 2 mm | 0 | 36% | 9.8 | Excellent 10 |
| July | 22°C 72°F | 5°C 41°F | 0 mm | 0 | 33% | 9.8 | Excellent 10 |
| August | 26°C 78°F | 8°C 46°F | 1 mm | 0 | 24% | 10.3 | Excellent 10 |
| September | 30°C 86°F | 11°C 52°F | 4 mm | 1 | 20% | 10.5 | Excellent 8.9 |
| October | 32°C 89°F | 14°C 58°F | 23 mm | 4 | 23% | 9.1 | Good 7.7 |
| November | 32°C 90°F | 15°C 60°F | 30 mm | 6 | 28% | 8.4 | Good 7.4 |
| December | 32°C 90°F | 16°C 61°F | 66 mm | 10 | 35% | 6.9 | Good 6.9 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Windhoek?
The best time to visit Windhoek is April to August, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Windhoek?
November is the hottest month in Windhoek, with an average high of 32°C (90°F).
What is the coldest month in Windhoek?
July is the coldest month in Windhoek, with an average low of 5°C (41°F).
What is the rainiest month in Windhoek?
January is the wettest month, with about 115 mm (4.5 in) of rain. July is the driest, with 0 mm (0.0 in).
When is the rainy season in Windhoek?
The rainy season in Windhoek is January and February.
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