Weather in Windhoek - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Windhoek, Namibia: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Windhoek
today☀️ 18°💧 0.4 mm
Sun☀️ 22°💧 0.1 mm
Mon☀️ 25°night 18°
Tue☀️ 27°💧 0.5 mm
Wed☁️ 24°💧 0.9 mm
Thu☁️ 25°💧 3.9 mm
Fri🌤️ 25°💧 1.6 mm
Sat☀️ 27°night 19°
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Saturday 5 Sept in Windhoek, the forecast high is 18°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 27°C to 30°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 99% of similar days.

18°Cexceptionally cool
usually 27°C–30°C
cooler than 99% of similar days
night: near normal rain: exceptionally wet wind: stronger than usual
22°Cexceptionally cool
usually 27°C–30°C
cooler than 96% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: typical
25°Cexceptionally cool
usually 27°C–30°C
cooler than 94% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical
27°Ccooler than usual
usually 28°C–31°C
cooler than 85% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: typical
24°Cexceptionally cool
usually 28°C–31°C
cooler than 96% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: typical
25°Cexceptionally cool
usually 28°C–31°C
cooler than 95% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: typical
25°Cexceptionally cool
usually 28°C–31°C
cooler than 94% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: lighter than usual

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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20°28°35° 1981: 25°C1982: 27°C1983: 30°C1984: 28°C1985: 29°C1986: 29°C1987: 28°C1988: 30°C1989: 24°C1990: 31°C1991: 29°C1992: 30°C1993: 28°C1994: 29°C1995: 29°C1996: 30°C1997: 26°C1998: 29°C1999: 25°C2000: 30°C2001: 31°C2002: 26°C2003: 28°C2004: 28°C2005: 30°C2006: 27°C2007: 30°C2008: 31°C2009: 29°C2010: 30°C2011: 29°C2012: 28°C2013: 31°C2014: 29°C2015: 29°C2016: 30°C2017: 31°C2018: 25°C2019: 29°C2020: 29°C2021: 30°C2022: 31°C2023: 31°C2024: 29°C2025: 29°C 2026 forecast: 24°C current forecast 24°C 198119902000201020202026
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From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 29°C by day. The coolest year was 1989 (24°C) and the warmest was 2022 (31°C). The current forecast averages 24°C - lower than in 98% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Windhoek

Windhoek - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Windhoek 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast
22°
around 17° at night · days with rain: 7
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
30°
around 14° at night · rain chance 4%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
32°
around 16° at night · rain chance 10%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Windhoek: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 22° by day and 17° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 30° in September, and about 32° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Windhoek

Saturday5 September 2026
☀️18°clear sky
sunrise 06:58 · sunset 18:43 · night 10° · evening 19° · rain 0.35 mm · humidity 21% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 4%
Sunday6 September 2026
☀️22°clear sky
sunrise 06:58 · sunset 18:43 · night 14° · evening 23° · rain 0.13 mm · humidity 16% · wind 6 m/s
Monday7 September 2026
☀️25°clear sky
sunrise 06:57 · sunset 18:43 · night 18° · evening 26° · humidity 8% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 91%
Tuesday8 September 2026
☀️27°clear sky
sunrise 06:56 · sunset 18:44 · night 22° · evening 30° · rain 0.48 mm · humidity 9% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 73%
Wednesday9 September 2026
☁️24°overcast clouds
sunrise 06:55 · sunset 18:44 · night 19° · evening 26° · rain 0.92 mm · humidity 29% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 100%
Thursday10 September 2026
☁️25°overcast clouds
sunrise 06:54 · sunset 18:44 · night 19° · evening 24° · rain 3.86 mm · humidity 20% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 99%
Friday11 September 2026
🌤️25°a few clouds
sunrise 06:53 · sunset 18:44 · night 19° · evening 28° · rain 1.57 mm · humidity 20% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 20%
Saturday12 September 2026
☀️27°clear sky
sunrise 06:52 · sunset 18:45 · night 19° · evening 29° · humidity 18% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 1%
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️26°light rain
sunrise 06:51 · sunset 18:45 · night 16° · evening 23° · rain 0.46 mm · humidity 25% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 82%
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️13°moderate rain
sunrise 06:50 · sunset 18:45 · night 16° · evening 14° · rain 19.1 mm · humidity 81% · wind 11 m/s · clouds 99%
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️16°light rain
sunrise 06:49 · sunset 18:46 · night 14° · evening 18° · rain 9.41 mm · humidity 78% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 99%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️16°moderate rain
sunrise 06:48 · sunset 18:46 · night 15° · evening 18° · rain 21.9 mm · humidity 80% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 100%
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️19°light rain
sunrise 06:47 · sunset 18:46 · night 17° · evening 22° · rain 2.76 mm · humidity 49% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 2%
Friday18 September 2026
☀️21°clear sky
sunrise 06:46 · sunset 18:46 · night 19° · evening 24° · rain 0.14 mm · humidity 39% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 97%
Saturday19 September 2026
☀️24°clear sky
sunrise 06:45 · sunset 18:47 · night 21° · evening 28° · rain 5.05 mm · humidity 32% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 100%
Sunday20 September 2026
☀️25°clear sky
sunrise 06:44 · sunset 18:47 · night 22° · evening 27° · humidity 22% · wind 8 m/s

UV index in Windhoek - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTWindhoek03681111+8.1UV VERY HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and16:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 25 min8Sat5.098Sun6.098Mon7.098Tue8.094Wed9.098Thu10.098Fri11.098Sat12.097Sun13.098Mon14.099Tue15.099Wed16.099Thu17.099Fri18.099Sat19.099Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Windhoek is 8 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.

Windhoek weather through the year

Windhoek - annual climate

Warmest, driest months on average: January, February, March, April.

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FAQ - Windhoek weather

What is the weather like in Windhoek today?
Today it is about 18° during the day and 10° at night, clear sky.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Windhoek?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.