Windhoek Climate by Month
The weather in Windhoek sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year.
Temperatures can be very warm at the high end
to roughly pleasant at the low end.
It receives a moderate amount of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Windhoek, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in December to a pleasant 22°C in July. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 5°C in July.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Windhoek receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 540 mm. The seasons in Windhoek, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, February, receives high rainfall, with an average of 154 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.5 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Windhoek enjoys sunny spells year-round. August sees up to 11.4 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 8.4 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Windhoek.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Windhoek ranges from 1°C in January to 2°C in June.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Windhoek in Namibia
During the months of May, June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
December has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 154 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 341 hours of sunshine.
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