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December · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 55/100

Windhoek in December

Fair · 55/100
High / low30° / 16°daily averages
Precipitation26 mm10 wet days
Cloud cover18%monthly average
22.56° S, 17.08° EElevation 1,700 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goWindhoek · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec55December
Best timeJun–Aug
December: high / low30° / 16°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Windhoek averages daytime highs of 30° and night-time lows of 16° — hot weather by day. Expect around 26 mm of precipitation spread over about 10 wet days, with average cloud cover near 18%.

Temperatures are much the same as in November, and January is cooler again by about 1.3°.

December scores 55/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Windhoek. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:02 and sets at 19:33 local time, giving 13 h 30 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 6 minutes over the month.

Why 55/100?

How the score for December is built
Comfort · 42%46%
Dry days · 33%32%
Clear skies · 25%100%

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

iiIn context

December against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Namibia's best in December

Where to go in December
Lüderitz
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Lüderitz

Karas Region
23°Dec high
1wet day
99score
Lüderitz
Oranjemund
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Oranjemund

Karas Region
20°Dec high
1wet day
98score
Oranjemund
Walvis Bay
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Walvis Bay

Erongo Region
19°Dec high
4wet days
91score
Walvis Bay
Swakopmund
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Swakopmund

Erongo Region
23°Dec high
4wet days
91score
Swakopmund
·Questions

Windhoek in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Windhoek?

December scores 55/100 for Windhoek, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 30°C with 10 wet days.

How warm is Windhoek in December?

Daytime highs average 30°C and night-time lows 16°C in December.

Does it rain a lot in Windhoek in December?

Windhoek receives about 26 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 10 days.