Etosha National Park Weather in January

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

🔎
Okaukuejo Namutoni

Thinking about venturing to Etosha National Park, Namibia this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Etosha National Park in January

Etosha National Park, Namibia is a region in Namibia. January in Etosha National Park generally has very warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) in Okaukuejo. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Okaukuejo with an average of 101 mm (4 in) to high rainfall in Namutoni with 139 mm (5.5 in).

Explore Etosha National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Etosha National Park - and find the best time to visit. (based on Okaukuejo)

January33°C (91°F) February32°C (90°F) March31°C (88°F) April31°C (88°F) May30°C (86°F) June27°C (81°F) July27°C (81°F) August30°C (86°F) This monthSeptember34°C (93°F) October36°C (97°F) November35°C (95°F) December34°C (93°F)
Best Time to Visit Etosha National Park →

Best Places to Visit in Etosha National Park in January

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

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 Etosha National Park

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Etosha National Park, Namibia?

Temperature range in Etosha National Park (January)

Precipitation variation in Etosha National Park (January)

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 good 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
good
good
good
Climate in Okaukuejo →

Namutoni

In January Namutoni 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 good 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)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
good
Climate in Namutoni →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Etosha National Park, in Namibia.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Etosha National Park in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Okaukuejo 33°C (91°F) 21°C (70°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Namutoni 33°C (91°F) 21°C (70°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)

Etosha National Park weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Etosha National Park, Namibia in January?

In January, Etosha National Park, Namibia generally has less favorable weather conditions. Okaukuejo sees daytime temperatures near 33°C (91°F), with nights cooling to roughly 21°C (70°F).

What is the average temperature in Etosha National Park, Namibia in January?

Average temperatures in Etosha National Park, Namibia during January range from a nighttime low near 21°C (70°F) to a daytime high around 33°C (91°F) in Okaukuejo.

Does Etosha National Park, Namibia get a lot of rain in January?

Etosha National Park, Namibia sees substantial rainfall in January. Okaukuejo typically averages about 101 mm (4 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Etosha National Park, Namibia?

Given the typically good weather conditions in Okaukuejo, January may not be the ideal time to visit Etosha National Park, Namibia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and July offering mostly excellent weather in Okaukuejo. In contrast, January, September, October, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Etosha National Park.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Namibia? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Namibia.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

Bucket list

Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.

Alone in the middle of a park of 50,000 hectares

Found in a pristine region of Namibia, the Etendeka Concession is truly incredible. It is a not fenced area and is fortunate to host a wide variety of endemic and other plant and animal species.
Must visit in Namibia →