Climate normals · 1970–2000
Windhoek Climate
Windhoek is a city in Namibia (21) with a population of about 386,219. Its average annual temperature is 19.7°C (67°F), with roughly 343 mm of rain per year.
19.7°C
Avg Temp
343
Precip (mm/yr)
Dec
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Windhoek Climate
Windhoek has an average annual temperature of 19.7°C (67°F) and receives about 343 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is December and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
19.7°C
Avg Temp
343
Precip (mm/yr)
Dec
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23° / 74° | 86 mm |
| February | 23° / 73° | 87 mm |
| March | 22° / 71° | 68 mm |
| April | 19° / 67° | 30 mm |
| May | 17° / 62° | 5 mm |
| June | 14° / 57° | 1 mm |
| July | 14° / 57° | 0 mm |
| August | 16° / 61° | 1 mm |
| September | 20° / 67° | 2 mm |
| October | 21° / 70° | 12 mm |
| November | 23° / 74° | 18 mm |
| December | 24° / 75° | 33 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Windhoek
The most comfortable months to visit Windhoek are typically October, September and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is December (around 32°C high). The coldest is July (near 6°C low). February is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Windhoek are typically October, September and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Windhoek, Namibia has an average annual temperature of 19.7°C and about 343 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is December and the coldest is July.
In December, the hottest month, daily highs in Windhoek average about 32°C (89°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.