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January · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 50/100

Windhoek in January

Fair · 50/100
High / low29° / 17°daily averages
Precipitation74 mm15 wet days
Cloud cover26%monthly average
22.56° S, 17.08° EElevation 1,700 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goWindhoek · weather score
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Best timeJun–Aug
January: high / low29° / 17°
iWhat to expect

The weather in January

In January, Windhoek averages daytime highs of 29° and night-time lows of 17° — hot weather by day. Expect around 74 mm of precipitation spread over about 15 wet days, with average cloud cover near 26%.

Days are 1.3° cooler than in December on average, and February is cooler again by about 1.4°.

January scores 50/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th of the twelve months for Windhoek. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:20 and sets at 19:42 local time, giving 13 h 22 min of daylight. Days shorten by 21 minutes over the month.

Why 50/100?

How the score for January is built
Comfort · 42%59%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%100%

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
Lüderitz
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Lüderitz

Karas Region
24°Jan high
2wet days
95score
Lüderitz
Walvis Bay
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Walvis Bay

Erongo Region
20°Jan high
7wet days
83score
Walvis Bay
Swakopmund
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4

Swakopmund

Erongo Region
24°Jan high
7wet days
83score
Swakopmund
·Questions

Windhoek in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Windhoek?

January scores 50/100 for Windhoek, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 29°C with 15 wet days.

How warm is Windhoek in January?

Daytime highs average 29°C and night-time lows 17°C in January.

Does it rain a lot in Windhoek in January?

Windhoek receives about 74 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 15 days.