Weather in Windhoek Today

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Current temperature in Windhoek: 28°C (82°F). Sunny. Today's high 28°C (82°F), low 14°C (57°F).

Live · Current ConditionsDay
28°
Sunny
RealFeel® 25°C
15%Dry
High28°
Low14°
3km/hENEWind fromEast-North-East↙←· Max 12
Light Breeze · Gusts 25 km/h
City
00:00AM
UTC+0:00
Sunrise ·
Sunset ·

Today's Daylight Forecast

Clear sky
Fri, Sep 113:30 PMDay
11h 52m daylight today24h view
Sunrise6:52 AMDawn 6:22 AM
Daylight remaining3h 14mNoon 12:48 PMTotal 11h 52m
Sunset6:44 PMDusk 7:14 PM
NowClear sky+28°C

Moon & Islamic Calendar

Health & Activity Advice
🟠 Very High UV

Very high UV today. Limit sun exposure around midday. Apply SPF 30+ every 2 hours and seek shade.

5-Day Weather Forecast

Full 15-Day Forecast

Atmospheric Details

Wind
3 km/h
ENE · Light Breeze · Max 12 km/h
Humidity
15 %
Low · dry air
UV Index
8
Very High
Visibility
16 km
Excellent
Pressure
843 hPa
Low · change likely
Dew Point
-1°C
Dry air

Today vs Normal

28°C-1° below normal

The long-term average high for today is 29°C.

24 of the last 28 days with published data ran above normal.

That's a break from the pattern - today's forecast runs below normal even though the recent stretch mostly ran above.

2026-08-28: 29°C29°2026-08-29: 28°C28°2026-08-30: 29°C29°2026-08-31: 30°C30°2026-09-01: 30°C30°2026-09-02: 31°C31°2026-09-03: 28°C28°2026-09-04: 22°C22°2026-09-05: 24°C24°2026-09-06: 27°C27°2026-09-07: 30°C30°2026-09-08: 31°C31°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Good

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.

Health & Activity Advice

⚠ Limit Outdoor Time

UV index is 8 today — very high. Limit sun exposure around midday, apply SPF 30+ every two hours, and seek shade when possible.

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.

Morning before 10 AM or evening after 4 PM is the more comfortable window for outdoor activity today.

Nearby Regional Outlook

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Windhoek?

The hottest month in Windhoek is typically November, with daytime highs averaging around 31.2°C (88°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 16.5°C (62°F).

What is the coldest month in Windhoek?

The coldest month in Windhoek is typically July, with overnight lows averaging around 7.1°C (45°F) and daytime highs near 21.3°C (70°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data.

When does the rainy season start in Windhoek?

Windhoek has a clearly defined rainy season running roughly from January to March, based on 10 years of historical rainfall data. January is typically the wettest month, averaging about 88 mm of rain. Outside this window, rainfall is much lighter for the rest of the year.

What's the best time of year to visit Windhoek?

The best time to visit Windhoek is typically May to July, when daytime highs average a comfortable 22°C (72°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 0 mm, well below the 88 mm seen in January, the wettest month. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.