Visit Windhoek in April? Score 8.9/10 [2026]

Month summary

Windhoek weather in April

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

57°F – 79°F

🌧 Rainy days

10% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.2h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.9/10

📅 📅 Best month

September (9.2/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Windhoek in April?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (26°F, little rain).

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

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 10%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 79°F

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.2h/d

Our take: April in Windhoek is genuinely one of the best months to visit—think perfect autumn weather with mild days around 26°C and cool evenings dropping to 14°C, ideal for exploring without heat stress. You'll barely see rain with only a 10% chance, and you're gifted with 11 hours of daily sunshine, making every outdoor activity count. This is your sweet spot if you prefer comfortable temperatures over extreme heat.

By trip type

Windhoek in April by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in April

Spring marks the start of the good season in Windhoek. Temperatures rise (26°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (10% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. 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 °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	64°F	88°F	28%	0.1in	12.6h	8.0/10
🌤️ February	64°F	86°F	33%	0.1in	12.0h	8.0/10
🌤️ March	61°F	82°F	25%	0.1in	11.9h	8.8/10
☀️ April	57°F	79°F	10%	0.0in	11.2h	8.9/10
🌤️ May	52°F	75°F	1%	0.0in	10.6h	8.7/10
🌤️ June	46°F	72°F	0%	0.0in	10.3h	8.4/10
🌤️ July	46°F	72°F	0%	0.0in	10.3h	8.4/10
☀️ August	50°F	77°F	0%	0.0in	11.2h	9.0/10
☀️ September	55°F	84°F	2%	0.0in	11.7h	9.2/10
☀️ October	61°F	88°F	6%	0.0in	12.1h	8.6/10
☀️ November	63°F	90°F	10%	0.0in	12.9h	8.4/10
🌤️ December	64°F	90°F	25%	0.1in	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 April, Windhoek averages 79°F, 10% rainy days and 11.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.9/10. See methodology →

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