The weather in January in Namibia
It's hot in January in Namibia with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 20°C.
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Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Namibia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 40°C in 2022, Namibia reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 1°C to a highest value of 25°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 143 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in January for Namibia
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Namibia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Namibia | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 31°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 33°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 17°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 143 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 17 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Namibia with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 20°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 32°C, with nights around 19°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Namibia is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 18°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Namibia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Namibia
Temperature in January in Namibia over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Namibia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Namibia
Total precipitation in January in Namibia over the years
Daily UV index in January in Namibia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Namibia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Namibia by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Namibia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.