Backpacking Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
April, October, November
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
Good For
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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Windhoek?
The best time to visit Windhoek for backpacking is April, October, November, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
These months are especially popular among backpackers in Windhoek due to better weather and lower costs.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Windhoek
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 89Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 74 |
February | 90Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 84 |
March | 92Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 81 |
April | 99Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 19° | 25 |
May | 92Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 16° | 4 |
June | 82Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 13° | 1 |
July | 82Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 13° | 0 |
August | 90Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 15° | 1 |
September | 93Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 19° | 4 |
October | 99Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 22° | 10 |
November | 97Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 19 |
December | 94Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 35 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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