Windhoek Weather in January

What's the weather like in Windhoek (Khomas) in January 2024?

The climate in Windhoek during January can be summarized as hot and reasonably dry.

January is in the summer in Windhoek and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

Windhoek weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.4°C 86.6°F
Nightly temperature 17.3°C 63.1°F
Average temperature 23.8°C 74.8°F
Daily sunshine 9.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 73 mm 2.9 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 19.4°C 66.9°F
Humidity 40%
Windspeed 6.1kph 4 mph

On average January is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Windhoek with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Windhoek

Windhoek average temperature in January

January rainfall

Windhoek average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Windhoek average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Windhoek in January 2024.

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Windhoek weather stats

Windhoek weather statistics
Hottest month: December 30.7°C 87.3°F
Driest month: August 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: July 11.1hrs
Coldest month: June 20.1°C 68.2°F
Wettest month: February 85mm 3.3ins
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