Windhoek weather in August (Namibia)

How is the weather in Windhoek in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Windhoek, August is characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 25°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Windhoek in August usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.5 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Typically around 1 day of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 341 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Windhoek. March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Windhoek climate page with graphs.

 

Windhoek, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 3%  

Precipitation 0.5 mm  

Rainy days 1 day  

Humidity 20%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 341 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Namibia in August

Find out more about the weather in Namibia in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Windhoek in August?

For visitors traveling to Windhoek, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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