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Namibia Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Namibia in January.

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Planning a getaway to Namibia this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Namibia in January

In January, Namibia experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Henties Bay at 21°C (70°F) to very hot in Keetmanshoop at 36°C (97°F). At night it cools down to 21°C (70°F) in Keetmanshoop and 17°C (63°F) in Henties Bay.

To explore the conditions in Namibia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Lüderitz with an average of 2.5 mm (0.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Luzibalule with 197 mm (7.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Swakopmund gets roughly 0 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Namibia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Namibia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Swakopmund)

January25°C (77°F) February26°C (79°F) March27°C (81°F) April27°C (81°F) May26°C (79°F) This monthJune25°C (77°F) July25°C (77°F) August22°C (72°F) September22°C (72°F) October23°C (73°F) November24°C (75°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Namibia in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Namibia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Namibia

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Namibia?

Temperature range in Namibia (January)

Precipitation variation in Namibia (January)

Swakopmund

In January Swakopmund generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
0 hours
0 hours
0 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.8 mm (0.1 in)
5.9 mm (0.2 in)
9 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Swakopmund →

Windhoek

In January Windhoek generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
285 hours
288 hours
252 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Windhoek →

Walvis Bay

In January Walvis Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
216 hours
235 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.9 mm (0.2 in)
6 mm (0.2 in)
7.5 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Walvis Bay →

Okaukuejo

In January Okaukuejo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
101 mm (4 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Okaukuejo →

Omaruru

In January Omaruru generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
77 mm (3 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Omaruru →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Namibia in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Swakopmund 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 5.9 mm (0.2 in)
Windhoek 30°C (86°F) 17°C (63°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Walvis Bay 22°C (72°F) 17°C (63°F) 6 mm (0.2 in)
Okaukuejo 33°C (91°F) 21°C (70°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Otjiwarongo 32°C (90°F) 19°C (66°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Koës 36°C (97°F) 23°C (73°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)

Namibia weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Namibia in January?

Namibia typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Swakopmund average around 25°C (77°F), and temperatures drop to about 17°C (63°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Namibia in January?

In Swakopmund, the average daytime high in January is 25°C (77°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 17°C (63°F).

Does Namibia get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Namibia. Swakopmund averages only about 5.9 mm (0.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Namibia?

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Namibia with overall perfect weather in Swakopmund.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly perfect weather in Swakopmund.

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