Windhoek in January: weather, rain (28%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Windhoek weather in January

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

64°F – 88°F

🌧 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 Windhoek 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°F.

🌧 Rain : ███░░░░░░░ 28%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 88°F

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.6h/d

Our take: January in Windhoek is scorching and glorious—daytime temps hit 31°C while nights cool to a pleasant 18°C. You'll enjoy abundant sunshine (12.6 hours daily) with minimal rain, making it perfect for outdoor exploration. Just pack sunscreen and light clothes; this month rewards heat-loving travelers who don't mind the intensity.

By trip type

Windhoek in January by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in January

Even in winter, Windhoek enjoys 31°F. 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 °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	64°F	88°F	28%	0.1in	12.6h	8.0/10
🌤️ February	64°F	86°F	33%	0.1in	12.0h	8.0/10
🌤️ March	61°F	82°F	25%	0.1in	11.9h	8.8/10
☀️ April	57°F	79°F	10%	0.0in	11.2h	8.9/10
🌤️ May	52°F	75°F	1%	0.0in	10.6h	8.7/10
🌤️ June	46°F	72°F	0%	0.0in	10.3h	8.4/10
🌤️ July	46°F	72°F	0%	0.0in	10.3h	8.4/10
☀️ August	50°F	77°F	0%	0.0in	11.2h	9.0/10
☀️ September	55°F	84°F	2%	0.0in	11.7h	9.2/10
☀️ October	61°F	88°F	6%	0.0in	12.1h	8.6/10
☀️ November	63°F	90°F	10%	0.0in	12.9h	8.4/10
🌤️ December	64°F	90°F	25%	0.1in	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, Windhoek averages 88°F, 28% rainy days and 12.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10. See methodology →

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