Moving to Namibia from Colorado
What to Expect
Considering a move from Colorado to Namibia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Colorado to Namibia. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Windhoek averages 80°F vs 65°F in Denver, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Colorado to Namibia.
Who's moving to Namibia?
Top countries of origin for Namibia's foreign-born residents.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Namibia compared to Colorado.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Namibia performs significantly better than Colorado across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Colorado performs better than Namibia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Colorado performs better than Namibia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Colorado performs better than Namibia across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Denver | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/21°F (9°/-6°C) | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/43°F (22°/6°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/55°F (29°/13°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/26°F (12°/-3°C) | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
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| Month | Denver | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°/17°F (6.7°/-8.1°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) |
| Feb | 46°/19°F (7.9°/-7.3°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) |
| Mar | 54°/26°F (12.4°/-3.1°C) | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) |
| Apr | 62°/33°F (16.4°/0.7°C) | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) |
| May | 71°/43°F (21.9°/5.9°C) | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) |
| Jun | 82°/52°F (28.0°/11.3°C) | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) |
| Jul | 89°/59°F (31.9°/14.9°C) | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) |
| Aug | 87°/58°F (30.7°/14.4°C) | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) |
| Sep | 78°/48°F (25.8°/9.1°C) | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) |
| Oct | 65°/37°F (18.5°/2.6°C) | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) |
| Nov | 52°/24°F (11.2°/-4.2°C) | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) |
| Dec | 43°/17°F (6.0°/-8.3°C) | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Namibia Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Namibia. To live, work, or study long-term in Namibia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Namibia's immigration authority.
United States passport holder visiting Namibia
Visa on Arrival
Namibia passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Namibia?
From major Namibia cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Colorado and Namibia are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Colorado?
Namibia performs significantly better than Colorado across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Namibia compared to Colorado?
The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 65°F in Denver. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Denver gets 14.3 in.
What language do they speak in Namibia?
The official languages in Namibia are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. In Colorado, the official language is English.
