January in Opuwo brings very high temperatures around 31°C (88°F) during the day, dropping to 18°C (64°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 93 mm (3.7 in) for the month.
For Opuwo itself, May, June and July generally stand out with the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.
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Browse day-by-day weather records for Opuwo spanning 21 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 19 years of weather observations in Opuwo between 2006 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.
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).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in January. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). High rain levels are expected, so pack waterproof gear and an umbrella or poncho.
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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