Windhoek in August: weather, rain (0%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Windhoek weather in August

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

50°F – 77°F

🌧 Rainy days

0% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.2h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.0/10

📅 📅 Best month

September (9.2/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Windhoek in August?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (25°F, little rain).

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

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 0%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 77°F

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.2h/d

Our take: August is genuinely one of Windhoek's best months—you're looking at crisp, sunny days with temperatures swinging from chilly 10°C mornings to pleasant 25°C afternoons, virtually zero rain, and loads of sunshine. Perfect for travelers who love outdoor exploring without heat exhaustion, and ideal if you prefer layering clothes over dealing with humidity or sudden downpours. Pack a light jacket and you're golden.

By trip type

Windhoek in August by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in August

Summer in Windhoek brings pleasant temperatures (25°F) and long sunny days (11.2h of sunshine). Rain is virtually absent (0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Windhoek.

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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 August, Windhoek averages 77°F, 0% rainy days and 11.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.0/10. See methodology →

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