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Windhoek
Visit in September — score 86/100 · avg high 91°F · 1 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49 | 75° | 94° | 54° | 29 | 116 | 13.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| February | 47 | 73° | 92° | 54° | 26 | 103 | 12.8h | Moderate | Below avg |
| March | 46 | 70° | 89° | 52° | 26 | 104 | 12.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 61 | 66° | 84° | 45° | 12 | 49 | 11.5h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 75 | 60° | 80° | 39° | 2 | 7 | 10.9h | Moderate | Average |
| June | 61 | 54° | 76° | 33° | 0 | 2 | 10.6h | High | Above avg |
| July | 65 | 54° | 77° | 32° | 0 | 1 | 10.7h | High | Average |
| August | 76 | 60° | 84° | 33° | 0 | 1 | 11.2h | High | Average |
| September | 86 | 68° | 91° | 40° | 1 | 4 | 11.9h | High | Above avg |
| October | 83 | 73° | 95° | 45° | 6 | 22 | 12.5h | High | Average |
| November | 83 | 74° | 96° | 49° | 8 | 32 | 13.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| December | 61 | 75° | 96° | 52° | 19 | 75 | 13.4h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 84/100
- High
- 94°F
- Low
- 45°F
- Rain days
- 5/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Windhoek (September, October, November) brings average highs of 94°F and lows of 45°F, with about 5 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 84/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 86/100.
Summer
- Score
- 52/100
- High
- 94°F
- Low
- 53°F
- Rain days
- 25/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Windhoek (December, January, February) brings average highs of 94°F and lows of 53°F, with about 25 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 52/100, with December being the strongest month of the season at 61/100.
Fall
- Score
- 61/100
- High
- 84°F
- Low
- 45°F
- Rain days
- 13/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Windhoek (March, April, May) brings average highs of 84°F and lows of 45°F, with about 13 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 61/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 75/100.
Winter
- Score
- 67/100
- High
- 79°F
- Low
- 32°F
- Rain days
- 0/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Windhoek (June, July, August) brings average highs of 79°F and lows of 32°F, with about 0 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 67/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 76/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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