Windhoek in December: weather, rain (25%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Windhoek weather in December

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

18°C – 32°C

🌧 Rainy days

25% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.9h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.0/10

📅 📅 Best month

September (9.2/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Windhoek in December?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 12.9h per day on average.

❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 25%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 32°C

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.9h/d

Our take: December in Windhoek is genuinely lovely—hot, sunny days around 32°C with cool evenings, perfect for early risers and outdoor explorers. Rain's minimal, so you'll spend most afternoons under brilliant skies. Pack light layers and sunscreen; you're looking at ideal conditions for game drives and city wandering.

By trip type

Windhoek in December by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in December

🎯 Shoulder season — good value with reasonable accommodation prices Even in winter, Windhoek enjoys 32°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (25% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (9.2/10) remains theoretically better.

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Annual table

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 December, Windhoek averages 32°C, 25% rainy days and 12.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10. See methodology →

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