Windhoek, Namibia Weather

Namibia 🇳🇦 · Local time 19:12
72°
Clear Feels like 72° · High 72° / Low 45°
Wind
7 mph
Humidity
11%
0 Low
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Windhoek hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 72°F (22°C) is right in line with the typical July high of 70°F (21°C).

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
72°
Wind
7 mph
E · gusts 14 mph
Humidity
11%
Pressure
30.39 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
0% chance today

Windhoek weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)

Tomorrow in Windhoek looks sunny, with a high of 74° and an overnight low of 46°. Rain is unlikely (1% chance). Winds top out near 11 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (high).

High / Low
74° / 46°
Precipitation
1%
Sunrise / sunset
07:30 AM / 06:25 PM

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Windhoek 14-day forecast

Today
Sunny
High 72° Low 45°
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Sat, Jul 18 Saturday
Sunny
High 74° Low 46°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Sun, Jul 19 Sunday
Sunny
High 73° Low 44°
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Mon, Jul 20 Monday
Sunny
High 74° Low 45°
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Tue, Jul 21 Tuesday
Sunny
High 74° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Wed, Jul 22 Wednesday
Sunny
High 69° Low 39°
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Thu, Jul 23 Thursday
Sunny
High 75° Low 42°
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Fri, Jul 24 Friday
Sunny
High 77° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Sat, Jul 25 Saturday
Sunny
High 76° Low 51°
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Sun, Jul 26 Sunday
Sunny
High 74° Low 50°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Mon, Jul 27 Monday
Sunny
High 71° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Tue, Jul 28 Tuesday
Sunny
High 70° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Wed, Jul 29 Wednesday
Sunny
High 68° Low 43°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Thu, Jul 30 Thursday
Sunny
High 68° Low 43°
Chance of precipitation: 0%

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

Monthly averages for Windhoek based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
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%

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Common questions

What is the hottest month in Windhoek?
November is the hottest month in Windhoek, with average highs of 89°F (32°C) and overnight lows near 62°F (16°C). In the past decade the temperature has peaked at 98°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Windhoek?
June is the coldest month, with highs averaging 70°F (21°C) and lows around 45°F (7°C). The lowest reading in recent years was 25°F (-4°C).
What is the rainiest month in Windhoek?
January is typically the wettest month, averaging 3.5 inches (88 mm) of precipitation across about 10 days. June is usually the driest.
Does it snow in Windhoek?
Snow is essentially absent in Windhoek - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the best time to visit Windhoek?
The best time to visit Windhoek is generally March to August, when temperatures are at their most comfortable before or after the peak heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 76°F (24°C).
How sunny is Windhoek?
Windhoek averages 11.3 hours of sunshine per day across the year. November is the sunniest month at about 12.5 hours of sun a day.
Is Windhoek humid?
Relative humidity in Windhoek averages about 33% over the year, which feels dry. The most comfortable months tend to fall in the drier part of the year.