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Fish River Canyon weather in January (Namibia)

Curious about the January weather in Fish River Canyon? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Fish River Canyon generally has very high temperatures and low rainfall. January falls within the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 35°C, while nights can cool down to about 19°C. Often, it stands out as the year's warmest month. With this in mind, cool breathable fabrics will make navigating the heat much more bearable. Always be ready to embrace the warmth while staying cool and protected.

Fish River Canyon in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 14 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 2 days of rain.

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 in January and which places have the best weather 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 Fish River Canyon in January?

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 in January.

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

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