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January · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 95/100

Lüderitz in January

Excellent · 95/100Beach 62/100
High / low24° / 17°daily averages
Precipitation1 mm2 wet days
Sea16°surface temperature
26.65° S, 15.15° EElevation 16 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goLüderitz · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec95January
Best timeMay · Oct–Nov
January: high / low24° / 17°
iWhat to expect

The weather in January

In January, Lüderitz averages daytime highs of 24° and night-time lows of 17° — warm weather by day. Expect around 1 mm of precipitation spread over about 2 wet days, with average cloud cover near 8%.

Temperatures are much the same as in December, and February brings little change. The sea averages 16°, too cold for most swimmers.

January scores 95/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Lüderitz. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, October and November instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:20 and sets at 19:58 local time, giving 13 h 38 min of daylight. Days shorten by 27 minutes over the month.

Why 95/100?

How the score for January is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%86%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 62/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

January against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Namibia's best in January

Where to go in January
Oranjemund
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Oranjemund

Karas Region
20°Jan high
1wet day
97score
Oranjemund
Walvis Bay
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2

Walvis Bay

Erongo Region
20°Jan high
7wet days
83score
Walvis Bay
Swakopmund
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Swakopmund

Erongo Region
24°Jan high
7wet days
83score
Swakopmund
Windhoek
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4

Windhoek

Khomas Region
29°Jan high
15wet days
50score
Windhoek
·Questions

Lüderitz in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Lüderitz?

January scores 95/100 for Lüderitz, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 24°C with 2 wet days.

How warm is Lüderitz in January?

Daytime highs average 24°C and night-time lows 17°C in January.

Does it rain a lot in Lüderitz in January?

Lüderitz receives about 1 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 2 days.

Can you swim in Lüderitz in January?

The sea averages 16°C in January, cold for most swimmers.