AI-generatedWindhoek at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Dec · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,980 h
- Rain a year
- 456 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,700 m
Climate in Windhoek
Windhoek has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. December is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while July is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 2,980 hours of sunshine a year, Windhoek is sunny; December is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
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Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:06–06:50 · evening 18:25–19:09
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:57–06:06 · evening 19:09–19:17
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Windhoek in October?
In October, Windhoek is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Windhoek.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 35 min06:20 – 18:55
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 23 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 18 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Africa/Windhoek
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %60 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %97 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Windhoek
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.8 of 12.6 hours of daylight in Windhoek, 70 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Windhoek
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Windhoek: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Windhoek has about 2 rainy days with 10 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Windhoek
How breezy and how cloudy Windhoek is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Windhoek typically peaks at 23 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 23 % of the sky over Windhoek: mostly sunny, with about 8.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Windhoek
How often the day gets hot in Windhoek (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Windhoek has about 18 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Windhoek
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (6°), the warmest in January (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from November to March. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to July, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 67 | 29° | 17° | 8.1 h | 12 | 127 |
| FebruaryFeb | 71 | 28° | 17° | 7.3 h | 12 | 123 |
| MarchMar | 79 | 27° | 16° | 7.4 h | 11 | 84 |
| AprilApr | 94 | 25° | 13° | 7.6 h | 5 | 28 |
| MayMay | 96 | 23° | 10° | 7.9 h | 1 | 2 |
| JuneJun | 96 | 21° | 7° | 7.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 96 | 21° | 6° | 7.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 98 | 24° | 8° | 8.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 93 | 28° | 11° | 8.7 h | 1 | 3 |
| OctoberOct | 79 | 30° | 14° | 8.8 h | 2 | 10 |
| NovemberNov | 78 | 30° | 15° | 9.0 h | 5 | 26 |
| DecemberDec | 72 | 30° | 16° | 9.1 h | 7 | 52 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
22.56° S, 17.08° E · 1,700 m · Africa/Windhoek
Best time to visit Windhoek
The best time to visit Windhoek is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to September. The wettest month is January with 127 mm of precipitation.
Windhoek through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Windhoek in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 28–30 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Windhoek in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 28–30 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Windhoek in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 23–27 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Windhoek in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 21–24 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Windhoek for you.
Your best months: May – June, August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Windhoek
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Windhoek: score 98 against 79. In August, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. August has 2 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 79 | 98better |
| Day high | 30° | 24° |
| Night low | 14° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 8.8 h | 8.4 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 10 mm | 0 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jan
12 or more rainy days
Windhoek month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
67January29° · 8 h
In January, Windhoek is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 127 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Windhoek.
Windhoek in January71February28° · 7 h
In February, Windhoek is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 123 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Windhoek.
Windhoek in February79March27° · 7 h
In March, Windhoek is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 84 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Windhoek.
Windhoek in March94April25° · 8 h
In April, Windhoek is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Windhoek.
Windhoek in April96May23° · 8 h
In May, Windhoek is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Windhoek.
Windhoek in May96June21° · 8 h
In June, Windhoek is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Windhoek.
Windhoek in June96July21° · 8 h
In July, Windhoek is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Windhoek.
Windhoek in July98August24° · 8 h
In August, Windhoek is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Windhoek.
Windhoek in August93September28° · 9 h
In September, Windhoek is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Windhoek.
Windhoek in September79October30° · 9 h
In October, Windhoek is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Windhoek.
Windhoek in October78November30° · 9 h
In November, Windhoek is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 26 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Windhoek.
Windhoek in November72December30° · 9 h
In December, Windhoek is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 52 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Windhoek.
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Windhoek vs. Swakopmund
In October Swakopmund has the better holiday weather (score 100 vs. 79). During the day Swakopmund is 10 °C cooler than Windhoek.
| in October | Windhoek | Swakopmund |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 79 | 100 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 20° |
| Sea | – | 14° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 0 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | All year |
Through the year
Namibia in October: the best places
In October, Windhoek ranks 2 of 4 destinations in this country.
- Swakopmund20°14°99
- 2WindhoekThis page30°79
- 3Lüderitz21°13°49
- 4Walvis Bay19°14°40
Planning a trip to Windhoek
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Windhoek in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Windhoek has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 70).
- 90
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 96
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 97
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 79
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 70
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 40 min
- Distance
- 8,410 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Windhoek
When is the best time to visit Windhoek?
The best time to visit Windhoek is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Windhoek?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 16 °C. July is the coolest month at 21 °C.
When does it rain most in Windhoek?
The wettest month is January with 127 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Windhoek get?
Windhoek gets around 2,980 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 9.1 hours a day; in February there are 7.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Windhoek in?
Windhoek uses the time zone Africa/Windhoek, at UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Windhoek?
A nonstop flight from London to Windhoek takes about 10 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,410 km.
Which school holidays are best for Windhoek?
Windhoek has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 70). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 90, May half-term 96, Summer holidays 97, October half-term 79, Christmas holidays 70.
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