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Windhoek Weather in September

Windhoek in September

The short of it: Windhoek in September averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 11 °C (52 °F), with 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain and about 12 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 11° · rain 2.0 mm · daylight 12 h 0 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: June & July

September in Windhoek brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 11°, with about 2.0 mm of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 29°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 0 min in mid-September, 39 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates September 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Windhoek runs cooler than most and about as wet in September. Katutura, 5 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

September in Windhoek, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus August
4° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus October
2° colder
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 0 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KatuturaKhomas Region5 km NNW30°11°2.0 mm
Groot AubKhomas Region44 km SSE28°9°3.0 mm
OkahandjaOtjozondjupa Region67 km NNW31°11°1.0 mm
RehobothHardap Region84 km S29°9°1.0 mm
OmitaraOmaheke Region100 km ENE30°9°3.0 mm
OtjimbingweErongo Region101 km WNW31°13°0.0 mm
KaribibErongo Region144 km WNW31°12°1.0 mm
WitvleiOmaheke Region146 km E30°9°4.0 mm

The Almanac · Windhoek Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like August: highs about 29°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Windhoek by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°17°101 mm9 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦
February30°17°94 mm9 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦
March29°16°71 mm8 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
April27°13°34 mm8 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
May25°9°5.0 mm8 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
June23°6°0.0 mm9 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
July23°6°0.0 mm9 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
August26°8°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°11°2.0 mm10 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
October31°14°10 mm12 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
November32°16°23 mm10 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
December32°17°40 mm10 km/h13 h 31 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Windhoek in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Windhoek in September?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 11 °C (52 °F), with about 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 29°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Windhoek?

The Almanac gives September 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Windhoek in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 0 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 46 min in June to 13 h 31 min in December.

Does it snow in Windhoek in September?

Hardly — September nights average 11 °C (52 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Windhoek in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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