Windhoek weather in August [2026]

Month summary

Windhoek weather in August

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

10°C – 25°C

🌧 Rainy days

0% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.2h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.0/10

📅 📅 Best month

September (9.2/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Windhoek in August?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (25°C, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 0%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 25°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.2h/d

Our take: August is genuinely one of Windhoek's best months—you're looking at crisp, sunny days with temperatures swinging from chilly 10°C mornings to pleasant 25°C afternoons, virtually zero rain, and loads of sunshine. Perfect for travelers who love outdoor exploring without heat exhaustion, and ideal if you prefer layering clothes over dealing with humidity or sudden downpours. Pack a light jacket and you're golden.

By trip type

Windhoek in August by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season

Local context

What to expect in August

🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Summer in Windhoek brings pleasant temperatures (25°C) and long sunny days (11.2h of sunshine). Rain is virtually absent (0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Windhoek.

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Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	18°C	31°C	28%	2.8	12.6h	8.0/10
🌤️ February	18°C	30°C	33%	2.3	12.0h	8.0/10
🌤️ March	16°C	28°C	25%	1.6	11.9h	8.8/10
☀️ April	14°C	26°C	10%	0.5	11.2h	8.9/10
🌤️ May	11°C	24°C	1%	0.0	10.6h	8.7/10
🌤️ June	8°C	22°C	0%	0.0	10.3h	8.4/10
🌤️ July	8°C	22°C	0%	0.0	10.3h	8.4/10
☀️ August	10°C	25°C	0%	0.0	11.2h	9.0/10
☀️ September	13°C	29°C	2%	0.0	11.7h	9.2/10
☀️ October	16°C	31°C	6%	0.3	12.1h	8.6/10
☀️ November	17°C	32°C	10%	0.5	12.9h	8.4/10
🌤️ December	18°C	32°C	25%	1.5	12.9h	8.0/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Windhoek averages 25°C, 0% rainy days and 11.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.0/10. See methodology →

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