Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Namibia in January
Weather score71Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
73mm
Sun
7.8h
Sea
5°C
Weather score
71
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 5°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Namibia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January29°C average high
January is one of Namibia's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January73mm average rain
January is one of Namibia'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
January7.8 hours average sun
January is one of Namibia's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsApril to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January5°C average sea
January is close to Namibia's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
January71 weather score
January sits close to Namibia's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to May and September to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
