Windhoek weather in September [2026]

Month summary

Windhoek weather in September

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

13°C – 29°C

🌧 Rainy days

2% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.7h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.2/10

📅 📅 Best month

September (9.2/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Windhoek in September?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (29°C, little rain).

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

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 2%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 29°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.7h/d

Our take: September in Windhoek is absolutely stunning—warm days averaging 29°C with cool mornings around 13°C make for perfect exploring weather. You'll enjoy nearly 12 hours of sunshine daily with virtually no rain, ideal if you're packing light or prefer clear skies. This is peak season for a reason: it's one of Namibia's best months for wildlife and outdoor adventures.

By trip type

Windhoek in September by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in September

🎯 Harvest season — fresh local produce at markets and restaurants Autumn in Windhoek is often underrated: 29°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain is virtually absent (2% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Windhoek.

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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 September, Windhoek averages 29°C, 2% rainy days and 11.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.2/10. See methodology →

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