Windhoek Weather History
Namibia · Africa · Weather data 1976–today
Windhoek sits 2511km from the equator, 1721m above sea level. That combination gives it a hot, dry climate with brief light rain (Hot semi-arid climate). Its record high is 36.4°C, set 2023-12-19, its record low -4.1°C, set 1989-07-19.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Windhoek
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Windhoek?
The highest temperature in this record for Windhoek is 36.4°C, measured on 2023-12-19. That is a recorded daily value from Windhoek's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Windhoek?
The lowest temperature in this record for Windhoek is -4.1°C, measured on 1989-07-19. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Windhoek get a year?
Windhoek averages 476mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 60 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Windhoek?
On 2011-02-25, 184.0mm fell on Windhoek, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 39% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Windhoek get a year?
Windhoek averages 4151 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 11.4 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Windhoek?
Across the summer months Windhoek averages a daytime high near 29.3°C, while winter nights average 7.1°C. The seasons here are set from Windhoek's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Windhoek?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Windhoek is 41 km/h, on 1987-07-19. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
