Namibia · WinterMonth summary
Namibia weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
18°C – 31°C
🌧 Rainy days
28% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Namibia in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 12.6h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (8.0/10). September scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Namibia in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Good family period — decent temperatures and sites accessible without crowds Even in winter, Namibia enjoys 31°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 28% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (9.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 18°C | 31°C | 28% | 2.8 | 12.6h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 18°C | 30°C | 33% | 2.3 | 12.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 16°C | 28°C | 25% | 1.6 | 11.9h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ April | 14°C | 26°C | 10% | 0.5 | 11.2h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 11°C | 24°C | 1% | 0.0 | 10.6h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 8°C | 22°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.3h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 8°C | 22°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.3h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ August | 10°C | 25°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.2h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ September | 13°C | 29°C | 2% | 0.0 | 11.7h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ October | 16°C | 31°C | 6% | 0.3 | 12.1h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ November | 17°C | 32°C | 10% | 0.5 | 12.9h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 18°C | 32°C | 25% | 1.5 | 12.9h | 8.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Namibia averages 31°C, 28% rainy days and 12.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -26%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Namibia in January
Is January a good time to visit Namibia?
January is an excellent time to visit Namibia (score 8.0/10). With 31°C, 12.6h of sunshine and 28% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Namibia in January?
With 31°C and 12.6h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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