Windhoek weather in August (Namibia)

How's the weather trend in Windhoek as August approaches? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Windhoek during August, which means high temperatures and almost no rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 25°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 7°C.

Precipitation

Windhoek in August usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.5 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month, where the risk of rain is low. It's a great time for outdoor events and activities without the threat of wet weather. Expect around 1 day of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With around 341 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Windhoek.

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