Windhoek weather
At 11:30 PM local time it was mostly clear and 22°C (72°F). Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Windhoek sits 1655 m (5,430 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 29%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Dec–Mar
About Windhoek weather
Is it raining in Windhoek right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 22° right now. Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Windhoek this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 32–36° and lows of 17–20°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Sunday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Windhoek lately?
In the past 7 days, Windhoek had 1 rainy day and 4.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Windhoek?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Windhoek weather by month
When is the best time to visit Windhoek?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Windhoek is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 21°C (69°F) in June to 32°C (90°F) in December.
What is the rainiest month in Windhoek?
February is the wettest month, with about 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Windhoek?
December is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 21°C (69°F) and lows of 4°C (39°F).
Does Windhoek have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is February at about 91 mm (3.6 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months