Namibia experiences average highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 5 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 2.0°C (3.6°F) across the available records.
Namibia Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Windhoek. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: May–Oct 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Key figures
Climate Score
8.5/10
Best: April, September, October, November
UV Index
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Low
Temperature 28°C / 13°C
Feels Like 26°C / 10°C
Rainy Days 5
Rainfall 41 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 38%
Wind Speed 18 km/h
Dew Point 5°C
Frost Days 1 days
Hottest Month
32°C
November
Avg Low16°C
Rain5days
Coldest Month
5°C
June
Avg High22°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
June
Avg High22°C
Avg Low5°C
Windiest Month
21 km/h
September (Gusts 45)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding June, July due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 07:18
Daylight 11h
Sunset 18:21
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 3 days/mo
3/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 11 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 27°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 5 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 23°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 0 days/mo
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 31°C / 18°C . Feb: 29°C / 17°C . Mar: 29°C / 16°C . Apr: 27°C / 13°C . May: 25°C / 9°C . Jun: 22°C / 5°C . Jul: 22°C / 6°C . Aug: 26°C / 8°C . Sep: 29°C / 12°C . Oct: 32°C / 15°C . Nov: 32°C / 16°C . Dec: 32°C / 17°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 169 mm. Feb: 133 mm. Mar: 76 mm. Apr: 21 mm. May: 1 mm. Jun: 0 mm. Jul: 0 mm. Aug: 1 mm. Sep: 2 mm. Oct: 7 mm. Nov: 20 mm. Dec: 67 mm.
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 2.0°C (3.6°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 30 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jan 2025 · 31°C | Nov · 32°C |
| Coldest month | Jun 2025 · 5°C | Jun · 5°C |
| Wettest month | Dec 2025 · 185 mm | Jan · 169 mm |
| Windiest month | Jul 2025 · 21 km/h | Sep · 21 km/h |
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 50%. Feb: 58%. Mar: 57%. Apr: 50%. May: 42%. Jun: 38%. Jul: 32%. Aug: 24%. Sep: 21%. Oct: 23%. Nov: 29%. Dec: 37%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 18 km/h . Feb: 16 km/h . Mar: 15 km/h . Apr: 17 km/h . May: 17 km/h . Jun: 19 km/h . Jul: 19 km/h . Aug: 20 km/h . Sep: 21 km/h . Oct: 20 km/h . Nov: 20 km/h . Dec: 19 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 12h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 12h. Apr: 11h. May: 11h. Jun: 10h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 12h. Oct: 12h. Nov: 13h. Dec: 12h.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Good 
February
Good March
Excellent April best
Excellent May
Excellent June
Fair July
Fair August
Excellent September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November best
Excellent December
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C / 18°C | 31°C / 17°C | 12days (169 mm) Wet | 11.8h Excellent | 50% Moderate | Good | View Details |
| February | 29°C / 17°C | 31°C / 17°C | 14days (133 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 58% Moderate | Good | View Details |
| March | 29°C / 16°C | 29°C / 16°C | 11days (76 mm) Wet | 11.6h Excellent | 57% Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| April best | 27°C / 13°C | 26°C / 11°C | 3days (21 mm) Excellent | 11.1h Excellent | 50% Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| May | 25°C / 9°C | 22°C / 6°C | 1days (1 mm) Excellent | 10.6h Excellent | 42% Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 22°C / 5°C | 18°C / 1°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.2h Excellent | 38% Comfortable | Fair | View Details |
| July | 22°C / 6°C | 18°C / 2°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.1h Excellent | 32% Comfortable | Fair | View Details |
| August | 26°C / 8°C | 22°C / 3°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 11h Excellent | 24% Comfortable | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 29°C / 12°C | 26°C / 8°C | 1days (2 mm) Excellent | 11.6h Excellent | 21% Comfortable | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 32°C / 15°C | 30°C / 12°C | 2days (7 mm) Excellent | 12.2h Excellent | 23% Comfortable | Excellent | View Details |
| November best | 32°C / 16°C | 31°C / 14°C | 5days (20 mm) Good | 12.7h Excellent | 29% Comfortable | Excellent | View Details |
| December | 32°C / 17°C | 32°C / 16°C | 8days (67 mm) Wet | 12.4h Excellent | 37% Comfortable | Excellent | View Details |
Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Namibia are April, September, October, November, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Windhoek, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Namibia is November, with average daytime highs of 32°C (89°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Namibia is June, with average overnight lows of 5°C (42°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Namibia is January, averaging 169mm of precipitation across 12 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Namibia runs through February, January, March, with the heaviest rainfall in February. Based on 10-year averages for Windhoek.
Namibia receives approximately 137 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is November with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Windhoek.
The least favorable months to visit Namibia are June, July, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider April, September, October, November instead.
Average humidity in Namibia is 38%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Namibia rarely sees significant snowfall but does experience frost, averaging 1 frost days during the colder months.
Average wind speeds in Namibia are 18 km/h (11 mph). The windiest month is September with peak winds reaching 21 km/h (13 mph) (gusts up to 45 km/h / 28 mph).
Namibia averages 17 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 24%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Namibia is 5°C (41°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Namibia has a Hot Semi-Arid climate, classified as BSh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Namibia ranges from 10°C (50°F) to 26°C (79°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, May is a great time to visit Namibia. It earns a climate score of 8.6/10 with Excellent.
For May in Namibia, pack Warm evening layer, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses. With average highs of 25°C (77°F) and 1 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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