- Sunshine hrs/yr
- 3,605
Updated September 2026 · Sources cited: kupi.com, climatestotravel.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Pack high-SPF sunscreen year-round due to intense UV exposure and abundance of sunshine.
- Daily temperature swings are significant—bring layers for cool mornings and evenings, especially June–August.
- The dry season (May–November) offers the most predictable weather for outdoor activities.
- January–February are the warmest and wettest months; December–February peak tourist season.
- Overnight temperatures can drop below freezing during winter (June–July), particularly in exposed areas.
- Summer afternoons (November–January) can approach or exceed 30°C; hydration is essential.
Peak Month
- Month
- December
Daytime High
- Celsius
- 31
- Fahrenheit
- 88
Nighttime Low
- Celsius
- 17
- Fahrenheit
- 63
Off Peak Month
- Month
- July
Daytime High
- Celsius
- 20
- Fahrenheit
- 68
Nighttime Low
- Celsius
- 6
- Fahrenheit
- 43
Seasons
Summer
- Months
- November to March
- Rainfall Pattern
- Rainy season peaks January–February; relatively little overall despite being the wettest period.
- Description
- Hot and partly cloudy with the main rainy season. Daytime temperatures warm, with peak heat in November–December. Rainfall is concentrated in January–February but remains limited overall.
Winter
- Months
- May to August
- Rainfall Pattern
- Zero rainfall June–August; extremely dry.
- Description
- Cool, dry, windy, and clear. Daytime temperatures mild (20–21°C) but nights can be quite cool; frost possible. Virtually no precipitation.
Shoulder Periods
- April And October
- Transitional months; April marks the end of the rainy season (still warm), October begins warming before peak summer heat.
Humidity
- Note
- Relatively low year-round, ranging from 19% (September–October) to 51% (March), creating generally comfortable living conditions.
Windhoek has a subtropical highland semi-arid climate with abundant sunshine year-round, distinct seasons, and significant daily temperature fluctuations. The city experiences a hot, rainy summer (November–March) and a cool, dry winter (May–August).
Rainfall
- Driest Period
- June–August (zero rainfall)
- Wettest Month
- February
- Annual Total Mm
- 370
- Annual Total Inches
- 14.5
- Wettest Month Rainfall Mm
- 102
Snowfall
None; altitude (1,700 m / 5,600 ft) and latitude prevent snow in the city proper.
Sunshine
- Annual Hours
- 3605
- Note
- Abundant sunshine throughout the year; very sunny season in winter.
AI-generated estimateData refreshed September 2026
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