Visit Windhoek in March? Score 8.8/10 [2026]

Month summary

Windhoek weather in March

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

16°C – 28°C

🌧 Rainy days

25% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.9h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.8/10

📅 📅 Best month

September (9.2/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Windhoek in March?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.

❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 25%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 28°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.9h/d

Our take: March is prime time for Windhoek—you'll catch warm, sunny days (reaching 28°C) with minimal rain and nearly 12 hours of daily sunshine. It's perfect for travelers who love heat without oppressive humidity, and those seeking clear skies for exploring the surrounding desert landscapes. You might catch an occasional shower, but it's rare enough that it won't disrupt your plans.

By trip type

Windhoek in March by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in March

🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Windhoek. Temperatures rise (28°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. 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 March, Windhoek averages 28°C, 25% rainy days and 11.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10. See methodology →

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