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title: "Windhoek, Namibia"
description: "Namibia · airport WDH"
canonical: "https://sorted.travel/places/windhoek"
last-updated: "2026-10-11"
---

# 🇳🇦 Windhoek, Namibia

Namibia · airport WDH

## On the ground

- Safety: High degree of caution
- Currency: Namibian Dollar (NAD). 100 USD = 1656 NAD
- Phone code: +264
- eSIM: [https://airalo.pxf.io/nLX6Q6](https://airalo.pxf.io/nLX6Q6)
- Taxi / ride-hailing: Yango
- Wikivoyage: [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Namibia](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Namibia)

## Brief

- Try local specialties such as **kapana** grilled beef, **biltong**, **potjiekos**, mahangu porridge, and **oshikundu** fermented millet drink. Windhoek is also known for its craft beer scene.
- Namibia is a large, sparsely populated country. For journeys beyond Windhoek, plan fuel, cash, communications, and drinking water carefully, especially on remote routes.
- The **2026 Namibian Cyber Security Summit** takes place at The Weinberg Hotel on **13 October 2026**, which may increase business traffic around Klein Windhoek ([engineeringnews.co.za](https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/windhoek-summit-to-tackle-the-cyber-gaps-ai-is-exposing-2026-10-07)).

## Safety and health

- Avoid swimming, wading, or bathing in untreated freshwater because of **schistosomiasis**. Use mosquito and tick precautions for dengue, African tick-bite fever, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, leishmaniasis, and Rift Valley fever; avoid contact with sick livestock or animal blood and tissues ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/namibia)).
- Malaria risk is concentrated in northern Namibia rather than Windhoek, but consult a travel-health professional if combining the capital with northern destinations. Carry adequate water on trips outside the city; Namibia's regular water supply is generally safe, though remote campsites may use untreated river water ([wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Namibia)).
- A yellow-fever certificate is required for travellers aged 9 months and older arriving from a country with yellow-fever transmission risk, including qualifying airport transits longer than 12 hours. It is not generally required for direct travel from the United States ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/namibia)).

## Recent News

- Namibia's foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the ||Kharas region has led to restrictions on the movement, slaughter, and transport of cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and related products. Reports from **27 September 2026** described meat shortages and delayed deliveries affecting Windhoek butcheries, hotels, lodges, and restaurants. Travellers may encounter limited availability of some meat dishes or delays in supplies; the disease primarily affects animals, not people ([namibian.com.na](https://www.namibian.com.na/fmd-outbreak-triggers-panic-buying-in-windhoek/)).
- Windhoek hosts the **Namibian Cyber Security Summit on 13 October 2026** at The Weinberg Hotel. The event is not expected to cause broad disruption, but may create localized traffic and hotel demand in Klein Windhoek ([engineeringnews.co.za](https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/windhoek-summit-to-tackle-the-cyber-gaps-ai-is-exposing-2026-10-07)).

_Updated 2026-10-11._

## Weather and timing

The best time to visit Windhoek is from May to October, when conditions are generally dry and sunny, with comfortable daytime temperatures. June to August bring cooler nights and possible early-morning frost, while September and October are warmer. November to April is less reliable for outdoor plans because of thunderstorms and showers.

| Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January | OK | 24 | 46 | 10 |
| February | OK | 24 | 67 | 10 |
| March | OK | 24 | 54 | 10 |
| April | OK | 21 | 18 | 10 |
| May | Great | 18 | 3 | 10 |
| June | Great | 15 | 0 | 10 |
| July | Great | 14 | 0 | 10 |
| August | Great | 18 | 0 | 10 |
| September | Great | 23 | 3 | 10 |
| October | Great | 25 | 12 | 10 |
| November | OK | 25 | 19 | 11 |
| December | OK | 24 | 42 | 10 |

### Month by month

- **January (OK):** January is hot, around 15-31°C, with summer thunderstorms and occasional heavy showers. Rain can interrupt outdoor plans.
- **February (OK):** February is warm, around 15-30°C, with frequent rain and thunderstorms during the main wet period. Muddy tracks may affect outdoor excursions.
- **March (OK):** March is warm, around 14-29°C, with regular summer showers and thunderstorms. Rain can disrupt drives and outdoor sightseeing.
- **April (OK):** April is mild, around 11-27°C, with mostly sunny skies and occasional showers as the main rainy period ends. Daytime conditions suit city sightseeing.
- **May (Great):** May is dry, around 7-25°C, with clear skies and crisp nights. Daytime sightseeing is comfortable, while layers help during early starts and evenings.
- **June (Great):** June is dry and sunny, around 4-22°C. Nights can bring frost, so warm layers are useful for early mornings and evening outings.
- **July (Great):** July is dry and clear, around 4-23°C, with cool nights and possible early-morning frost. Daytime weather suits outdoor sightseeing.
- **August (Great):** August is dry and sunny, around 7-27°C, with chilly mornings and pleasant afternoons. Layers are useful for changing temperatures through the day.
- **September (Great):** September is sunny and warm, around 11-30°C, with isolated thunderstorms possible during the short rainy period. Outdoor plans generally suit the conditions.
- **October (Great):** October is hot, around 15-31°C, with sunny spells and occasional thunderstorms as seasonal rain begins. Heat can affect long afternoon excursions.
- **November (OK):** November is hot, around 15-32°C, with thunderstorms and occasional heavy showers during the short rainy period. Sudden rain can interrupt outdoor excursions.
- **December (OK):** December is hot, around 16-32°C, with summer thunderstorms and occasional heavy rain. Showers can interrupt outdoor sightseeing.

### 7-day forecast

_Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._

| Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 26 Oct 26 Oct | 32 | 18 | 28% |
| 27 Oct 27 Oct | 30 | 16 | 5% |
| 28 Oct 28 Oct | 32 | 15 | 6% |
| 29 Oct 29 Oct | 31 | 16 | 6% |
| 30 Oct 30 Oct | 31 | 17 | 26% |
| 31 Oct 31 Oct | 33 | 16 | 18% |
| 01 Nov 01 Nov | 32 | 18 | 20% |

## Visa

Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. Confirm with a government source before you fly.

## Activities

- [Half-Day Windhoek City and Township Cultural Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Windhoek/3-Hour-Windhoek-City-and-Township-Cultural-Tour/d5574-9289P9?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 43.28 USD · 3–3 HOUR
- [Windhoek Historical City Tour Plus Township Tour !](https://www.viator.com/tours/Windhoek/Windhoek-City-And-Township-Tour/d5574-5542088P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 40.19 USD · 3.5–3.5 HOUR
- [6-Day Dunes and Wildlife Accommodated Safari from Windhoek](https://www.viator.com/tours/Windhoek/6-Day-Dunes-and-Wildlife/d5574-9289P5?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 2442.23 USD · 144–144 HOUR
- [12 Day Classic Namibia Camping Safari](https://www.viator.com/tours/Windhoek/12-Day-Classic-Namibia-Camping-Safari/d5574-9289P21?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 3524.23 USD · 288–288 HOUR
- [3 Day Sossusvlei Budget Camping Safari](https://www.viator.com/tours/Windhoek/3-Day-Desert-Explorer-Camping-Safari-from-Swakopmund/d5574-9289P18?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 741.94 USD · 72–72 HOUR
- [Bushman Walk with the San in Windhoek](https://www.viator.com/tours/Windhoek/Bushman-Walk-with-the-San-in-Windhoek/d5574-484753P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 39.96 USD · 3–3 HOUR
- [Traditional Cooking Class - Mahangu pap for beginners](https://www.viator.com/tours/Windhoek/Traditional-Cooking-Class-Mahangu-pap-for-beginners/d5574-180786P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 55.94 USD · 3–3 HOUR
- [06 Days Safaris In Namibia](https://www.viator.com/tours/Windhoek/06-Days-Etosha-and-Sossusvlei-Namibia/d5574-133021P13?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 2777.45 USD · 144–144 HOUR
- [Katutura - Classic Township Experience](https://www.viator.com/tours/Windhoek/Katutura-Classic-Township-Experience/d5574-180786P6?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 39.96 USD

More on the HTML page: https://sorted.travel/places/windhoek#activities

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