Weather in January in The Skeleton Coast
Considering a trip to the Skeleton Coast this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in the Skeleton Coast in January?
The Skeleton Coast is a region in Namibia. January in the Skeleton Coast generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with low precipitation.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Henties Bay at 21°C to warm in Swakopmund at 25°C. At night it cools down to 17°C in Swakopmund and 17°C in Henties Bay.For a closer look at conditions across the Skeleton Coast, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 5.9 mm in Swakopmund.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 0 hours of sunlight in Swakopmund. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our the Skeleton Coast climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 2 most popular destinations in the Skeleton Coast?
Swakopmund
In January Swakopmund generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Henties Bay
In January Henties Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best time to visit the Skeleton Coast?
Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Swakopmund, January might be a good time to visit the Skeleton Coast.
On average, the best time to visit the Skeleton Coast is in with generally perfect weather in Swakopmund.
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