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Otjiwarongo Weather in January

January in Otjiwarongo brings very high temperatures around 32°C (90°F) during the day, dropping to 19°C (66°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 124 mm (4.9 in) for the month.

Rainfall in Otjiwarongo in January

You can expect rain on roughly 15 days based on historical data, averaging 124 mm (4.9 in) for the month. This is a wet month with frequent and often heavy showers. Both the number of rain days and the total rainfall are high.

Temperature in Otjiwarongo in January

Expect highs of 32°C (90°F) in Otjiwarongo in January, with nights dropping to around 19°C (66°F). It's usually most comfortable outside during the morning and later in the day. Nights drop to around 19°C (66°F), which is noticeably cooler than the daytime. A light jacket for the evening is a sensible addition, and the cool nights tend to make sleeping comfortable.

Sunshine in Otjiwarongo in January

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 263 hours of sunshine. This makes it a pleasant time to visit Otjiwarongo.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, April, May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances for Otjiwarongo.

Otjiwarongo Temperature in January

Min Temperature

19°C (66°F)

Max Temperature

32°C (90°F)

Chance of Rain

51%

Precipitation

124 mm (4.9 in)

Rainy days

15 days

Sunshine

263 hours

Percentage Sunshine

Otjiwarongo Weather by Month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Otjiwarongo - and find the best time to visit.

January

32°C (90°F)View January → February

31°C (88°F)View February → March

30°C (86°F)View March → April

29°C (84°F)View April → May

28°C (82°F)View May → June

25°C (77°F)View June → July

25°C (77°F)View July → August

29°C (84°F)View August → September

32°C (90°F)View September → This monthOctober

34°C (93°F)View October → November

34°C (93°F)View November → December

33°C (91°F)View December →

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Historical weather records for Otjiwarongo in January

Browse day-by-day weather records for Otjiwarongo spanning 34 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

Otjiwarongo historical weather extremes in January

According to our 20 years of weather records for Otjiwarongo, the following extremes were recorded between 2005 and 2025.

The hottest January day on record in Otjiwarongo reached 39°C (102°F) (January 9, 2007).
On January 2, 2021, Otjiwarongo saw its coldest January day with temperatures maxing out at 18°C (64°F).
Nighttime temperatures dropped to 9°C (48°F) on January 7, 2014, marking the coldest January night on record.
The heaviest January precipitation occurred on January 22, 2021, when 43 mm (1.7 in) of precipitation fell.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

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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).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

What to Wear in Otjiwarongo in January

Warm temperatures in January make for comfortable sightseeing weather. Pack breathable fabrics like cotton shirts, knee-length shorts or skirts, and comfortable walking shoes. A thin long sleeve for indoor spaces is handy. Prepare for significant rainfall with proper waterproof clothing and shoes. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Otjiwarongo in January

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

Swimming

9/10
Cycling

7/10
Walking

7/10
Camping

6/10
Outdoor sports

7/10

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Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.

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