January Rainfall and Precipitation in Etosha National Park

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Etosha National Park, Namibia in January.

Etosha National Park, Namibia, a region in Namibia, experiences precipitation in January ranging from high in Okaukuejo (101 mm (4 in)) to high in Namutoni (139 mm (5.5 in)).

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

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

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Etosha National Park precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Etosha National Park, Namibia receive in January?

Okaukuejo often experiences a notable amount of rain in January, with an average of about 101 mm (4 in). The city's weather is known to change unexpectedly because of these showers.

How many days does it rain in Etosha National Park, Namibia in January?

Rainfall in Okaukuejo typically falls on roughly 13 days days in January.

Is January part of the rainy season in Etosha National Park, Namibia?

January is generally a drier month for Etosha National Park, Namibia, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in January in Etosha National Park, Namibia?

Looking at our data, Namutoni tops the wettest-cities list in Etosha National Park, Namibia for January, with monthly rainfall averaging 139 mm (5.5 in).

What is the driest city in January in Etosha National Park, Namibia?

The driest place is Okaukuejo with an average rainfall of 101 mm (4 in) according to our data.

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