Otjiwarongo weather in January (Namibia)

Is Otjiwarongo a good destination in January, weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

January in Otjiwarongo generally includes very high temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 32°C, cooling down at night to around 19°C. Note that these temperatures are average, but some days may be hotter. Dress in cool, breathable fabrics to stay comfortable in the heat.

Precipitation

Otjiwarongo in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 15 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 263 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Otjiwarongo. April, May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Otjiwarongo climate page with graphs.

 

Otjiwarongo, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 124 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 263 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Namibia in January

Find out more about the weather in Namibia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Otjiwarongo.

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