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Windhoek

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Windhoek month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Windhoek are typically May, July and August, with average daytime highs around 21–25°C. November is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), July the coldest (average low 7°C), and January the wettest (about 88 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January29.917.68811.7
February29.017.26611.1
March27.815.94811.3
April26.113.51611.1
May23.810.5110.5
June21.07.4010.3
July21.37.1010.3
August24.88.9011.1
September28.512.5111.4
October30.515.3811.8
November31.216.51612.5
December30.817.14812.2

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01 · Overview

Windhoek, in brief

Windhoek is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Windhoek took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Windhoek

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Windhoek

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Windhoek

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Windhoek

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Windhoek

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08 · Questions

Questions about Windhoek

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Frequently Asked Questions about Windhoek

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Windhoek located and what are its coordinates?

Windhoek is situated in Namibia at geographic coordinates -22.5594, 17.0832 with an elevation of 1700 meters above sea level.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Windhoek?

Windhoek has a recorded population of approximately 386,219 and observes the Africa/Windhoek time zone (NAD).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Windhoek?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Windhoek include en-NA, af, de, hz, naq, and the circulating currency is NAD.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Windhoek?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Windhoek, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.