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Fish River Canyon weather in January (Namibia)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Fish River Canyon this January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Fish River Canyon tends to experience very high temperatures and low rainfall. The month of January belongs to the summer season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 35°C, cooling off to about 19°C at night. It's the hottest month of the year. Make sure to come prepared with breezy outfits. Whether you're out exploring or just lounging, being prepared can make your experience in this warm month much more enjoyable.

Precipitation

Fish River Canyon in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 14 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 2 days of rain this month.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Fish River Canyon. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Fish River Canyon climate page with graphs.

 

Fish River Canyon, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 19°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 35°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 8%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 14 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  

Where to go in Namibia in January

Find out more about the weather in Namibia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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