December · Namibia
Best time to visit Windhoek in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Windhoek in December
Average temperature 25°C, 97 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 33% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.4/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 97 mm
- Humidity
- 33%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Windhoek scores 7.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 25°C, 97 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Windhoek's German-era buildings, markets and beer gardens sit on Namibia's central plateau.
December in Windhoek: strong conditions, 12th of 12
Trail conditions at 25°C (76°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in December; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.
Budget for roughly 97 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.4 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.4/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Windhoek — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Windhoek in December?
- In December, Windhoek averages 25°C, 97 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Windhoek?
- December earns a 7.4/10 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 December?
- Expect about 97 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 33% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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