Swakopmund weather in January (Skeleton Coast, Namibia)

Is Swakopmund a good destination in January, weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Swakopmund during January is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 25°C, while nights can cool down to about 17°C.

Precipitation

Swakopmund in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 5.9 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 2 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 0 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny 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 Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 6%  

Precipitation 5.9 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Sunshine 0 hours *  

Percentage 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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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