Windhoek in January
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 builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Namibia's best in January
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.