What’s the climate like in Windhoek?
The current climate of Windhoek features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 30°C during the day to lows of 22°C. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 6°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Windhoek in recent years was 43°C in January 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 11°C in June 2016.
On average, Windhoek receives 656 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Windhoek?
The best time to visit Windhoek for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Windhoek.
Climate Table of Windhoek
The climate table of Windhoek shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 29 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 17 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 18 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 120 | 111 | 72 | 46 | 20 | 1,7 | 5,9 | 4,1 | 14 | 54 | 99 | 108 |
| UV Index | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 27°C
- Highest temperature: 30°C in February
- Lowest temperature: 22°C in June and July
- Precipitation: 656 mm per year, averaging 55 mm per month
- Driest months: 1,7 mm in June, 4,1 mm in August and 5,9 mm in July
- Wettest months: 120 mm in January, 111 mm in February and 108 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Windhoek
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Windhoek, South Africa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Windhoek
This graph shows how much precipitation Windhoek, South Africa, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Windhoek
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Windhoek, South Africa. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Windhoek
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Windhoek, South Africa. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Windhoek
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Windhoek, South Africa, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Windhoek by Month
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