Swakopmund weather in January (Skeleton Coast, Namibia)

Planning a trip to Swakopmund in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Swakopmund, January is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 25°C, while nights can cool down to about 17°C.

Swakopmund in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 5.9 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 2 days of rain.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 0 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Swakopmund climate page with graphs.

 

Swakopmund, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 6%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 5.9 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
SunshineSunshine 0 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Walvis Baai, Namibia (24 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in Namibia in January

Find out more about the weather in Namibia in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Swakopmund in January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

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

Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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