Best time to visit Windhoek

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Self-drive season is May to October.

Windhoek month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Mixed	31°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
February	Good	29°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
March	Great	28°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
April	Great	26°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
May	Great	23°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
June	Great	20°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	Etosha game viewing
July	Great	21°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	Etosha game viewing
August	Great	23°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	Etosha game viewing
September	Great	27°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	Etosha game viewing
October	Great	29°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	Etosha game viewing, Windhoek Oktoberfest
November	Great	30°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
December	Good	31°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–

Flights to Windhoek are usually cheapest in November–April. The catch: January–March are rainy.
Crowds and prices peak in July–August, so book early.

When is the best time to visit Windhoek?

The best time to visit Windhoek is April–October. Self-drive season is May to October.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Windhoek?

Flights are usually cheapest in November–April, when demand is lowest.

When is Windhoek busiest?

Windhoek is busiest in July–August.

What is the weather like in Windhoek?

January is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C, and June the coolest at 20°C. The wettest period is January–March.