January weather forecast
Namibia

January is part of the rainy season in Namibia, experiencing the height of summer weather. It's one of the warmest months, with average temperatures hovering between 20°C (68°F) to 34°C (93.2°F) across the country, although they can occasionally rise even higher, especially in the inland regions.

In Windhoek, the capital and largest city situated on the Central Plateau, temperatures in January range from 17°C (62.6°F) to 31°C (87.8°F). This period typically sees some of the highest rainfall of the year, with an average precipitation of about 80mm (3.15"). Despite this, the rain in Windhoek, as in much of Namibia, often comes in short, intense afternoon thunderstorms, leaving plenty of bright and sunny weather to enjoy.

Contrastingly, the coastal regions such as Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, affected by the cold Benguela Current, experience a significantly different climate. January temperatures in these areas range from 15°C (59°F) to 22°C (71.6°F), much cooler compared to the rest of the country. These cities also experience the unique feature of foggy mornings, a result of the interaction between the cold offshore current and warmer land air.

January's weather differs significantly from the dry and cooler climate of the preceding months of November and December. The substantial increase in temperature and rainfall marks a distinct shift from the mild and dry conditions typical of a Namibian summer. Looking ahead, February continues the trend of hot and wet weather experienced in January, with similar temperature ranges and rainfall patterns.

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• Windhoek - January »
  The onset of January manifests an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29°C (84.2°F), demonstrating a minor variation from the preceding month. On the first day of January sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 19:39.
• Swakopmund - January »
  On the first day of January in Swakopmund, Namibia, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 19:49. In Swakopmund in January, the average water temperature is 17.8°C (64°F).
• Walvis Bay - January »
  The temperature in Walvis Bay hits its peak in January and March, recording an average high-temperature of 20.4°C (68.7°F). On the first day of January in Walvis Bay sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 19:50.
• Oshakati - January »
  On the first day of January in Oshakati sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 19:35. Incorporating the year's outset, January in Oshakati, Namibia exhibits a combination of warm temperatures and moderate rainfall.
• Rundu - January »
  In January, the average heat index, which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 35°C (95°F). In January, the average relative humidity in Rundu is 63%.
• Otjiwarongo - January »
  On the first day of January in Otjiwarongo sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 19:37. Otjiwarongo sees a major change from daytime highs, with the nighttime temperature dipping to a comfortable 17°C (62.6°F) on average during January.
• Luderitz - January »
  January is the month with the warmest seawater in Luderitz with an average sea temperature of 17.3°C (63.1°F). Luderitz registers an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26°C (78.8°F) with the arrival of January, showing minor deviation from the preceding month.
• Tsumeb - January »
  Ringing in the new year in Tsumeb one can expect relative humidity levels to be at 57%, making January one of the months with higher humidity. The average heat index, which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in January is evaluated at 31°C (87.8°F).
• Katima Mulilo - January »
  The month with the least sunshine in Katima Mulilo is January, with an average of 6h of sunshine. A typical day in Katima Mulilo in January will greet locals and tourists with warmth as temperatures rest between highs of 31.3°C (88.3°F) and lows of 19.1°C (66.4°F).
• Gobabis - January »
  In Gobabis, Namibia, in January, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 43mm (1.69") of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of January in Gobabis, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 19:31.
• Keetmanshoop - January »
  Weather in January sees Keetmanshoop, Namibia start the year on a warm note with the highest recorded temperature peaking at around 34.8°C (94.6°F). In Keetmanshoop, during January, the rain falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.