Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
January verdict
Etosha National Park, Namibia in January
Weather score69Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 97mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
97mm
Sun
7.5h
Weather score
69
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 97mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Etosha National Park, Namibia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January33°C average high
January sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary and September to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January97mm average rain
January is one of Etosha National Park's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsApril to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January7.5 hours average sun
January is one of Etosha National Park's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
January69 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsSeptember to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
