Namibia Weather in February 2026: what to expect (8.2/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in February

Even in winter, Namibia enjoys 30.0°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 33.0% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (9.3/10) remains theoretically better.

February ranks 11 out of 12 months in Namibia. Compared to January: 5 pts more rainy days, −0.6h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in February

UV index

9 · very high

protection essential

Feels like

dry air

9°

Daylight

12.8h of daylight

Air quality

good

AQI 23

Compare

Is February the right month?

The best month in Namibia is September (9.3/10), 1.1 pt higher than February.

See September →See all 12 months →

Context

Our verdict

Namibia, country in southern Africa: 2.5 million inhabitants on 825,000 km² (density among the lowest in the world), capital Windhoek . The most arid country in sub-Saharan Africa, former German then South African colony, independence 1990 (the youngest country in Africa).

Read Gilles' full review →

Book

Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

🏨

Stay

Hotels & rentals · Namibia

Expedia →

🎟️

Activities

Tours, tickets, experiences

See ↓

✈️

Flights

Multi-airline comparator

Kiwi →

🎟️ Activities & tours · Namibia

GetYourGuide selection · free cancellation

See all →

Affiliate link · GetYourGuide

Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.

Country · Namibia

🗣️LanguageEnglish

💶CurrencyDollar namibien ($)

🚗DrivingLeft-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5

💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthNovember · 32°C

❄️Coolest monthJune · 22°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 33%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept

🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée

Explore

Other destinations in February

If February doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.

Similar climate

WindhoekNamibia

EtoshaNamibia

MaunBotswana

Santa BarbaraUnited States

San DiegoUnited States

Nearby

Victoria FallsZimbabwe1051 km

LivingstoneZambia1056 km

JohannesburgSouth Africa1181 km

Cape TownSouth Africa1269 km

Other top picks

AgadirMorocco8.2

Canary IslandsSpain8.2

🗺️ See all 754 destinations on the map

Location

Where is Namibia ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World

🔍 Geographic context

Namibia

Temperate oceanic climate with a 9.3 → 8.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

22.57°S · 17.08°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Namibia?

September is the best month with 29.0°C highs, 13.0°C lows, 8.8h of sunshine and 2.0% rainy days. The months of September & August offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Namibia get in September?

Namibia averages 8.8 sunshine hours per day in September. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.0/10.

What is the rainiest month in Namibia?

December is the most unfavourable month with December has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Namibia in September?

In September, overnight lows reach 13.0°C, while afternoon highs average 29.0°C.

Is Namibia good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Namibia scores 7.7/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains September with a score of 9.0/10.

When should you avoid Namibia?

December is the most difficult month to visit Namibia, with December has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Do you need sun protection in Namibia in February?

The average UV index reaches 9 in February in Namibia (very high), with about 12.8h of daylight. Protection essential.