With 268,132 inhabitants, Windhoek is the most populous city in Namibia. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Windhoek has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Windhoek in January, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Windhoek, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
Windhoek is served by 2 airports: Windhoek Eros (ERS) and Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl (WDH). The closest to the city centre of Windhoek is Windhoek Eros, which is located 5 km from the city centre. Further away is Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl, 42 km from the centre of Windhoek.
The train station in Windhoek is called Windhoek, and is located 1.8 km from the city centre.
Windhoek’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.
From 5-star hotels such as the The Weinberg Windhoek to great affordable options like the The Olive Exclusive All-Suite Hotel, Windhoek offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £58 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £125 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Windhoek costs £63 per day, on average, or £189 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
Expect to pay £0.91 per litre in Windhoek (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.84 and £14.45. The most frequently booked car type in Windhoek is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.