Windhoek Weather in August
Namibia · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high26°C (78°F)
Avg low8°C (46°F)
Rainfall1 mm (0.0 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
Expect warm days in Windhoek in August: the average high is 26°C (78°F) and the average low is 8°C (46°F). The month is very dry, with about 1 mm (0.0 in) of rain spread over 0 days, one of the driest months of the year. The air is dry, with average humidity of just 24%. You get roughly 11.2 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is August a good time to visit Windhoek?
Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Windhoek. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 26°C (78°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 8°C (46°F) |
| Daily mean | 16°C (60°F) |
| Rainfall | 1 mm (0.0 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 0 |
| Humidity | 24% |
| Cloud cover | 16% |
| Daylight | 11.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 10.3 hours/day |
| Wind | 11.2 km/h |
| vs July | 4°C warmer than July, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Windhoek in August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
Windhoek weather in other months
Jan31°C / 17°C115 mmFairFeb30°C / 16°C103 mmFairMar29°C / 15°C92 mmGoodApr27°C / 12°C49 mmExcellentMay24°C / 9°C7 mmExcellentJun22°C / 5°C2 mmExcellentJul22°C / 5°C0 mmExcellentAug26°C / 8°C1 mmExcellentSep30°C / 11°C4 mmExcellentOct32°C / 14°C23 mmGoodNov32°C / 15°C30 mmGoodDec32°C / 16°C66 mmGood
← JulyBest time to visit WindhoekSeptember →
Nearby in August
- Gaborone27°C · 1 mm
- Victoria Falls30°C · 0 mm
- Soweto22°C · 5 mm
- Pretoria25°C · 3 mm
- Johannesburg21°C · 5 mm
- Cape Town16°C · 81 mm
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.