Hardap region Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Hardap region, Namibia in January.

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Naukluft Mountains Sesriem Mariental

Planning a trip to Hardap region, Namibia this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Hardap region in January

Hardap region, Namibia is a region in Namibia. January in Hardap region generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. January falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very warm in Naukluft Mountains at 32°C (90°F) and very hot in Mariental at 35°C (95°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Mariental and 19°C (66°F) in Naukluft Mountains. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

For a closer look at conditions across Hardap region, Namibia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Sesriem with an average of 22 mm (0.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Naukluft Mountains with 73 mm (2.9 in).

Explore Hardap region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Hardap region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Naukluft Mountains)

January32°C (90°F) February31°C (88°F) March30°C (86°F) April28°C (82°F) May26°C (79°F) This monthJune23°C (73°F) July22°C (72°F) August24°C (75°F) September28°C (82°F) October31°C (88°F) November31°C (88°F) December33°C (91°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Hardap region in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Hardap region.

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 Hardap region

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Hardap region, Namibia?

Temperature range in Hardap region (January)

Precipitation variation in Hardap region (January)

Naukluft Mountains

In January Naukluft Mountains generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Naukluft Mountains →

Sesriem

In January Sesriem generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
7.7 mm (0.3 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Sesriem →

Mariental

In January Mariental generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
6 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Mariental →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Hardap region in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Naukluft Mountains 32°C (90°F) 19°C (66°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Sesriem 34°C (93°F) 19°C (66°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Mariental 35°C (95°F) 22°C (72°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)

Hardap region weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Hardap region, Namibia in January?

Expect tolerable weather across Hardap region, Namibia in January. The popular destination of Naukluft Mountains averages 32°C (90°F) by day and 19°C (66°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in Hardap region, Namibia in January?

Average temperatures in Hardap region, Namibia during January range from a nighttime low near 19°C (66°F) to a daytime high around 32°C (90°F) in Naukluft Mountains.

Does Hardap region, Namibia get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Naukluft Mountains averages just 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Hardap region, Namibia.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Hardap region, Namibia?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Naukluft Mountains, January may not be the ideal time to visit Hardap region, Namibia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Naukluft Mountains. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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