ClimateAverages

Windhoek Climate

Khomas, Namibia · population 268,132 · 7 weather stations within 200 km · records 1886 to 2025

Average annual daytime high
25.8°C
Warmest month · December
30.1°C
Typical daytime high
Coldest month · July
4.0°C
Typical overnight low

Windhoek has an average annual daytime high of 25.8°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline. Its warmest month is December, when highs typically reach 30.1°C, and its coldest is July, with overnight lows near 4.0°C.

Month by month averages

MonthAvg highAvg low
January29.4°C16.2°C
February27.7°C15.6°C
March26.8°C14.5°C
April25.4°C11.3°C
May22.7°C7.4°C
June20.0°C4.6°C
July20.2°C4.0°CColdest
August22.9°C6.3°C
September26.7°C10.0°C
October28.6°C12.6°C
November29.5°C14.3°C
December30.1°C15.7°CWarmest

Temperature range across the year

2°10°17°25°32°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daytime high Overnight low
Hottest year on record
2018
+2.1°C vs. 1951–1980
Coldest year on record
1917
-0.9°C vs. 1951–1980

These figures reflect annual averages, not single-day records. Daily observations are outside this dataset's precision.

Is Windhoek getting hotter?

Since 1900, Windhoek's average temperature has risen by 0.0°C. Compared to the earliest station records that begin in 1886, warming totals +1.6°C.

18.1°18.7°19.2°19.8°20.3°1951–1980 baseline19251950197520002025

20-year smoothed annual temperature reconstructed from station anomalies. Dashed line: 1951–1980 baseline.

Best time to visit
April to August

Daytime highs sit within a comfortable 15°C to 26°C range.

FAQ

What is the average temperature in Windhoek?

Windhoek's average annual daytime high is 25.8°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline period. The warmest month is December, with highs averaging 30.1°C, and the coldest is July, with lows averaging 4.0°C.

What is the warmest month in Windhoek?

December is the warmest month in Windhoek, with typical daytime highs of 30.1°C.

What is the hottest year on record for Windhoek?

2018 is the hottest year on record for Windhoek, running +2.1°C above the 1951 to 1980 baseline.

Is Windhoek getting hotter?

Yes. Since 1900, Windhoek has warmed by roughly 0.0°C.

When is the best time to visit Windhoek?

April to August typically offers the most comfortable daytime highs, in the 15°C to 26°C range.

Baseline period 1951 to 1980. Monthly averages are the mean of station observations weighted by proximity. Warming trend is the 20-year smoothed anomaly against that baseline.