Namibia climate

World Climates covers 1 place in Namibia. Windhoek has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh).

Climate of Windhoek at a glance

The year average in Windhoek is 19 °C67 °F. The warmest month is December, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F. The coldest is July, with an average low of 4 °C39 °F. About 442 mm17 in of precipitation falls in a year. February is the wettest month and August the driest. By our comfort score, the best months to visit are March–September.

Frequently asked questions

How many places in Namibia does this site cover?

World Climates has climate data for one place in Namibia: Windhoek. Its page has monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.

What is the warmest month in Windhoek?

December is the warmest month, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F. July is the coldest, with an average low of 4 °C39 °F.

When does it rain the most in Windhoek?

February is the wettest month, with about 91 mm3.6 in of precipitation. The yearly total is about 442 mm17 in.

When is the best time to visit Windhoek?

By our comfort score, the most comfortable months are March–September. The score is based on long-term averages, not on a forecast.

Climate of every place in Namibia

Annual averages, 2001–2025
PlaceYearMax highMin lowPrecip.
Windhoek19324442

Year = annual mean temperature; max high = average high of the warmest month; min low = average low of the coldest month; precip. = annual total. Temperatures in °C°F, precipitation in mminches. Sorted by population.

Data: NASA POWER climatology 2001–2025 (MERRA-2 reanalysis, CERES satellite data) — grid-cell averages, not station records. Sources and method.