Climate in Windhoek

Windhoek, Namibia has a desert climate. The annual average temperature is about 26.6°C and the city receives roughly 250 mm of precipitation across 25 rainy days a year, with around 3468 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 39.4°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 13.7°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Windhoek is classified as Desert. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Windhoek receives about 250 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 25 rainy days. The wettest month is Jun and the driest is Jan.

Windhoek sees an estimated 3468 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jan.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Windhoek are Jul, Jun, Aug. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Windhoek has a climate comfort score of 56/100, a moderate year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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