Namibia Weather

Weather in Namibia at a glance

Our Namibia coverage centers on Windhoek, which has a semi-arid climate. Expect average highs around 89°F (32°C) in November and 70°F (21°C) in June, with about 41 days of measurable precipitation a year.

Quick facts

Covered city: Windhoek - annual average 68°
Best time to visit: March to August
Climate type: semi-arid

The bigger picture

Windhoek averages 11.3 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 278 mm (10.9 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally March to August. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Windhoek climate page.

Windhoek Clear 72°

Namibia cities compared

Annual climate figures per covered city, from 2015–2024 weather data.
City	Annual avg	Hottest month	Coldest month	Rainy days/yr	Sun h/day	Snowy days/yr
Windhoek	68°	Nov · 89°	Jun · 45°	41	11.3	0

Namibia weather by month

Monthly averages, 2015–2024.
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rainy days	Sunshine
January	86°	64°	10	11.8 h/day
February	85°	63°	8	11.2 h/day
March	82°	61°	8	11.4 h/day
April	79°	56°	3	11.1 h/day
May	75°	51°	0	10.5 h/day
June	70°	45°	0	10.3 h/day
July	70°	45°	0	10.3 h/day
August	77°	49°	0	11.1 h/day
September	83°	54°	0	11.4 h/day
October	87°	60°	2	11.8 h/day
November	89°	62°	2	12.5 h/day
December	88°	63°	7	12.2 h/day

Namibia weather FAQs

When is the best time to visit Namibia?

Averaged across the covered cities, March to August offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.

Does it snow in Namibia?

Snow is essentially absent in the Namibia cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.

What is the climate of Namibia like?

The covered cities fall under semi-arid climate. That means big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall.

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