Average Monthly Sunshine in Windhoek

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Windhoek receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Windhoek vary. From a high of 341 hours in August, to a low of 252 hours in February, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3610 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy 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 / rainier time of the year.

Windhoek’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Windhoek enjoys an average of 3610 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

February, Windhoek’s wettest month, receives 68 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 22°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Windhoek Precipitation page.