August · Namibia
Best time to visit Windhoek in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Windhoek in August
Average temperature 17°C, 0 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 22% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
9.1/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- Humidity
- 22%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Windhoek scores 9.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 17°C, 0 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Windhoek's German-era buildings, markets and beer gardens sit on Namibia's central plateau.
August ranks 3rd of 12 for Windhoek — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 17°C (63°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 0 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.2 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Windhoek at 9.1/10 (3rd of 12), just behind April at 9.7/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Windhoek in August?
- In August, Windhoek averages 17°C, 0 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Windhoek?
- August earns a 9.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Windhoek in August?
- Expect about 0 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 22% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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