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Rand Rifles Weather in January

In Rand Rifles, January brings high daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), with nights cooling to 17°C (63°F). Minimal rainfall is to be expected.

Rainfall in Rand Rifles in January

Typically, you can expect about 2 days of rain this month, with 5.9 mm (0.2 in) on average. If rain does fall, it tends to be very light and barely worth getting out an umbrella for.

Temperature in Rand Rifles in January

January tends to be one of the excellent months in Rand Rifles, with 24°C (75°F) in the afternoon and 17°C (63°F) overnight. The days can feel warmer than the evenings, so packing for both parts of the day is a good idea. With overnight lows of 17°C (63°F), evenings can feel noticeably cooler than the daytime. An extra layer is a good idea, though the cool air makes for a good night's sleep.

Sunshine in Rand Rifles in January

The city usually sees around 0 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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Rand Rifles Temperature in January

Min Temperature

17°C (63°F)

Max Temperature

24°C (75°F)

Chance of Rain

Precipitation

5.9 mm (0.2 in)

Rainy days

2 days

Sunshine

0 hours *

Percentage Sunshine

* Data from: Walvis Baai, Namibia (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Rand Rifles Weather by Month

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

January

24°C (75°F)View January → February

25°C (77°F)View February → March

25°C (77°F)View March → April

25°C (77°F)View April → May

25°C (77°F)View May → June

24°C (75°F)View June → July

24°C (75°F)View July → August

21°C (70°F)View August → This monthSeptember

21°C (70°F)View September → October

22°C (72°F)View October → November

23°C (73°F)View November → December

23°C (73°F)View December →

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Daily Historical Temperatures

48-year average (1976-2026)

Based on our historical records, temperatures in Rand Rifles typically stay consistent throughout January, with daily highs averaging around 24°C (75°F). Nights are pleasant, with lows around 16°C (61°F).

Average temperatures in January

Historical weather records for Rand Rifles in January

Browse day-by-day weather records for Rand Rifles spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

Rand Rifles historical weather extremes in January

Based on 20 years of weather observations (2005-2025), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Rand Rifles.

On January 24, 2022, temperatures climbed to 36°C (97°F), marking the warmest January day on record.
On January 28, 2017, Rand Rifles saw its coldest January day with temperatures maxing out at 19°C (66°F).
Nighttime temperatures dropped to 12°C (54°F) on January 17, 2025, marking the coldest January night on record.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

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).

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 Rand Rifles in January

Comfortable temperatures call for an easy wardrobe in January. Pack summer basics like t-shirts and shorts, but include a light jacket for cooler moments. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential. Dry conditions mean you won't need to worry about rain protection. Sunglasses aren't essential this month, though you might want them for the occasional bright moment.

What To Do in Rand Rifles in January

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

Swimming

4/10
Cycling

10/10
Walking

10/10
Camping

10/10
Outdoor sports

10/10

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Popular in January

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

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