Windhoek, Namibia Weather
Windhoek hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 74°F (23°C) is about 3°F (2°C) below the typical August high of 77°F (25°C).
Current conditions in detail
Windhoek weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Windhoek looks sunny, with a high of 75° and an overnight low of 48°. Rain is unlikely (0% chance). Winds top out near 14 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (high).
Windhoek 14-day forecast
About the weather in Windhoek
Windhoek has a semi-arid climate, marked by big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall. Average daytime highs range from about 70°F (21°C) in June to around 89°F (32°C) in November, and the city records roughly 41 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Windhoek weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: November - highs near 89°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: June - highs near 70°F (21°C)
- Record high: 98°F (36°C) · Record low: 25°F (-4°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: January (10 rainy days) · Sunniest: November (12.5 h sun/day)
- Climate type: semi-arid - big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on November. Highs average 89°F (32°C) and overnight lows stay near 62°F (16°C). The coolest month is June, with typical highs of 70°F (21°C) and lows around 45°F (7°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 98°F (36°C) and dropped as low as 25°F (-4°C).
Rain, sun and snow
January is usually the wettest month. It brings about 3.5 inches (88 mm) of rain over 10 days, while June is the driest. November brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.5 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (September through November)
Spring in Windhoek runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 86°F (30°C) and nights around 59°F (15°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Summer (December through February)
Summer in Windhoek runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 86°F (30°C) and nights around 63°F (17°C); expect showers on roughly 25 days across the season.
Fall (March through May)
Fall in Windhoek is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 79°F (26°C) and nights around 56°F (14°C); rain falls on about 12 days over the three months.
Winter (June through August)
Winter in Windhoek is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 72°F (22°C) and nights around 46°F (8°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Average temperatures in Windhoek by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86° | 64° | 10 | 3.5 in | 11.8 h/day | 45% |
| February | 85° | 63° | 8 | 2.4 in | 11.2 h/day | 47% |
| March | 82° | 61° | 8 | 2.0 in | 11.4 h/day | 49% |
| April | 79° | 56° | 3 | 0.6 in | 11.1 h/day | 45% |
| May | 75° | 51° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.5 h/day | 33% |
| June | 70° | 45° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.3 h/day | 32% |
| July | 70° | 45° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.3 h/day | 28% |
| August | 77° | 49° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.1 h/day | 21% |
| September | 83° | 54° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.4 h/day | 18% |
| October | 87° | 60° | 2 | 0.3 in | 11.8 h/day | 20% |
| November | 89° | 62° | 2 | 0.4 in | 12.5 h/day | 25% |
| December | 88° | 63° | 7 | 1.7 in | 12.2 h/day | 35% |