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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 100/100

Windhoek in August

Excellent · 100/100
High / low23° / 8°daily averages
Precipitation0 mm0 wet days
Cloud cover5%monthly average
22.56° S, 17.08° EElevation 1,700 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goWindhoek · weather score
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Best timeJun–Aug
August: high / low23° / 8°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Windhoek averages daytime highs of 23° and night-time lows of 8° — warm weather by day. Expect around 0 mm of precipitation, with hardly any wet days, with average cloud cover near 5%.

Days are 3.1° warmer than in July on average, and September is warmer again by about 3.8°.

August scores 100/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Windhoek.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:17 and sets at 18:37 local time, giving 11 h 20 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 33 minutes over the month.

Why 100/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%99%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Namibia's best in August

Where to go in August
Rehoboth
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Rehoboth

Hardap Region
25°Aug high
0wet days
100score
Rehoboth
Walvis Bay
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Walvis Bay

Erongo Region
19°Aug high
1wet day
99score
Walvis Bay
Swakopmund
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Swakopmund

Erongo Region
22°Aug high
1wet day
99score
Swakopmund
Lüderitz
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Lüderitz

Karas Region
20°Aug high
1wet day
98score
Lüderitz
·Questions

Windhoek in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Windhoek?

August scores 100/100 for Windhoek, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 23°C with 0 wet days.

How warm is Windhoek in August?

Daytime highs average 23°C and night-time lows 8°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Windhoek in August?

Windhoek receives about 0 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 0 days.