Best Time to Visit Windhoek for Backpacking – April Scores 99/100

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Backpacking Potential

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Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

April, October, November

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Weather

13°C – 24°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Windhoek

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	89Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	31°	74	11.9	37%	shoulder
February	90Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	29°	84	11.1	44%	shoulder
March	92Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	28°	81	10.2	48%	shoulder
April	99Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	26°	25	4.9	43%	dry
May	92Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	23°	4	1.9	35%	dry
June	82Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	20°	1	0.8	32%	dry
July	82Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	21°	0	0	29%	dry
August	90Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	23°	1	0.6	23%	dry
September	93Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	27°	4	1.4	19%	dry
October	99Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	30°	10	3.7	23%	dry
November	97Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	30°	19	5.6	27%	dry
December	94Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	31°	35	8.1	30%	dry