Fish River Canyon in January averages 35°C (95°F) during the day and 19°C (66°F) at night. Minimal rainfall is typical for this time of year.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Fish River Canyon. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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Browse day-by-day weather records for Fish River Canyon spanning 21 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
According to our 19 years of weather records for Fish River Canyon, the following extremes were recorded between 2006 and 2025.
Find out more about the weather in Namibia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Namibia in January →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Hot weather in January means keeping cool is the priority. Loose-fitting clothes in natural fabrics work best. Pack plenty of shorts, tank tops, and breathable shirts. Don't forget a hat, swimwear, and comfortable sandals. With minimal rainfall expected, you can leave the rain gear at home.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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