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Windhoek, Namibia · Temperate

Windhoek: best months to visit

September (9.6/10) · December (8.4/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 22.57°S · 17.08°E
⚡ Quick answer
September
Depends on your goals
9.6/10
☀️ Sep
Top score (9.6/10)
🌤️ Aug
Alt. (9.5/10)
Dec
Plus rude (8.4/10)
🏛️ Heritage☀️ Dry climate
Photo par Ndumiso Silindza via Unsplash
Decide

When to visit Windhoek?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Windhoek, September and August clearly stand out. December concentrates the least favorable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 September · 9.6 August · 9.5 October · 9.3 March · 9.1 December · 8.4
8.6
Jan
8.7
Feb
9.1
Mar
9.1
Apr
9.1
May
9.0
Jun
8.9
Jul
9.5
Aug
9.6
Sep
9.3
Oct
8.8
Nov
8.4
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Windhoek offers 12 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 9.6 in September vs 8.4 in December.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

Compare the 12 months By your project

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 12 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
☀️ January →64°F88°F17%2.8mm9.3h8.6/10Best period
☀️ February →64°F86°F18%2.3mm9.0h8.7/10Best period
☀️ March →61°F82°F14%1.6mm9.1h9.1/10Best period
☀️ April →57°F79°F6%0.5mm9.1h9.1/10Best period
☀️ May →52°F75°F1%0.0mm10.0h9.1/10Best period
☀️ June →46°F72°F1%0.0mm10.3h9.0/10Best period
☀️ July →46°F72°F1%0.0mm10.5h8.9/10Best period
☀️ August →50°F77°F1%0.0mm11.0h9.5/10Best period
☀️ September →55°F84°F1%0.0mm10.7h9.6/10Best period
☀️ October →61°F88°F4%0.3mm10.3h9.3/10Best period
☀️ November →63°F90°F6%0.5mm9.9h8.8/10Best period
☀️ December →64°F90°F13%1.5mm9.2h8.4/10Best period
☀️ January
8.6/10
T°64°F / 88°F
Rain %17%
Sun9.3h
Best period
☀️ February
8.7/10
T°64°F / 86°F
Rain %18%
Sun9.0h
Best period
☀️ March
9.1/10
T°61°F / 82°F
Rain %14%
Sun9.1h
Best period
☀️ April
9.1/10
T°57°F / 79°F
Rain %6%
Sun9.1h
Best period
☀️ May
9.1/10
T°52°F / 75°F
Rain %1%
Sun10.0h
Best period
☀️ June
9.0/10
T°46°F / 72°F
Rain %1%
Sun10.3h
Best period
☀️ July
8.9/10
T°46°F / 72°F
Rain %1%
Sun10.5h
Best period
☀️ August
9.5/10
T°50°F / 77°F
Rain %1%
Sun11.0h
Best period
☀️ September
9.6/10
T°55°F / 84°F
Rain %1%
Sun10.7h
Best period
☀️ October
9.3/10
T°61°F / 88°F
Rain %4%
Sun10.3h
Best period
☀️ November
8.8/10
T°63°F / 90°F
Rain %6%
Sun9.9h
Best period
☀️ December
8.4/10
T°64°F / 90°F
Rain %13%
Sun9.2h
Best period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
Jan → Dec
Good transition
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Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (September)
🌡️ Feel
Warm
☀️ UV
8.5 · Very strong
💧 Humidity feel
20°F · Dry
☔ Rain
1% · 0.0 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
10.7h/day
10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Windhoek

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

T° maxT° meanT° min50°54°57°61°64°68°72°75°79°82°86°201620172018201920202021202220232024202583°F — decade peak (2024)+-0.76°F / decade
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For your trip

A few angles depending on what kind of trip you are planning.

🏛️ Heritage🍴 Gastronomy☔ Indoor sights
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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Hotels & rentals · Windhoek
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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.

Country · Namibia

🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyDollar namibien ($)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthNovember · 90°F
❄️Coolest monthJune · 72°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 18%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Location

Where is Windhoek ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Temperate climate with a 9.6 → 8.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
22.57°S · 17.08°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Windhoek?
September is the best month with 84°F highs, 55°F lows, 10.7h of sunshine and 1.0% rainy days. The months of September & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Windhoek get in September?
Windhoek averages 10.7 sunshine hours per day in September. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.5/10.
What is the rainiest month in Windhoek?
December is the most unfavourable month with December has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Windhoek in September?
In September, overnight lows reach 55°F, while afternoon highs average 84°F.
Is Windhoek good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Windhoek scores 8.2/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains September with a score of 9.5/10.
When should you avoid Windhoek?
December is the most difficult month to visit Windhoek, with December has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.