Visit Windhoek in February? Score 8.0/10 [2026]

Month summary

Windhoek weather in February

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

18°C – 30°C

🌧 Rainy days

33% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.0/10

📅 📅 Best month

September (9.2/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Windhoek in February?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 12.0h per day on average.

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

🌧 Rain : ███░░░░░░░ 33%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 30°C

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.0h/d

Our take: February in Windhoek is genuinely fantastic if you enjoy warmth and don't mind afternoon showers. Expect balmy days around 30°C with refreshing rain that keeps things green and lively—perfect for travelers seeking vibrant landscapes without scorching heat. You'll still get plenty of sunshine between downpours, making it ideal for active explorers.

By trip type

Windhoek in February by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in February

🎯 Shoulder season — good value with reasonable accommodation prices Even in winter, Windhoek enjoys 30°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 33% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (9.2/10) remains theoretically better.

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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 February, Windhoek averages 30°C, 33% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10. See methodology →

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