Climate of Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia
Point-value climate at Windhoek (Khomas, Namibia). Population approximately 268,132.
Located in Khomas, Namibia, Windhoek has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 268,132. Monthly average temperatures range from 13.6°C / 56.5°F in July to 23.8°C / 74.8°F in December, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (July) to 90 mm / 3.5 in (January) — about 360 mm / 14.2 in across the year. As the national capital of Namibia, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Windhoek's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: April, May, August, September, October, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C73.4°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
| February | 22.3°C72.1°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
| March | 21.3°C70.3°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| April | 18.9°C66°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 16.2°C61.2°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 13.7°C56.7°F | 1 mm0″ | — |
| July | 13.6°C56.5°F | 0 mm0″ | — |
| August | 15.8°C60.4°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 19.1°C66.4°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 20.9°C69.6°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| November | 22.7°C72.9°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 23.8°C74.8°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Windhoek?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are April, May, August, September, October, November, December. Windhoek's warmest month is December at an average of 23.8°C / 74.8°F, and its driest month is July with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Windhoek?
Windhoek, in Khomas, Namibia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 13.6°C / 56.5°F in July to 23.8°C / 74.8°F in December. Annual rainfall is approximately 360 mm / 14.2 in, with the wettest month being January (90 mm / 3.5 in) and the driest July (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Windhoek in December?
The average temperature in Windhoek in December is 23.8°C / 74.8°F, with rainfall of about 34 mm / 1.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Windhoek?
The driest month in Windhoek is July, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 13.6°C / 56.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Windhoek?
The wettest month in Windhoek is January, with approximately 90 mm / 3.5 in of average monthly rainfall.