Weather for Windhoek in January is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +31°C during the day, and approximately 7 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 15 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in January around 135 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+31°C
Avg. max. temperature
+7°C
Min.
+38°C
Max.
135 mm
Total precipitation
52%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Windhoek has good weather in January.
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Average temperature in Windhoek in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Windhoek for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in January is +30°C with a maximum of +34°C and a minimum of +16°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +31°C to +29°C.
Is Windhoek warm or cold in January?
Windhoek is typically hot in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +32°C to +31°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +19°C to +19°C.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
Take a look at how January is compared to other months in Windhoek:
Climate in Windhoek in January
Windhoek weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+32°C
+31°C
+30°C
Min. temperature
+9°C
+7°C
+10°C
Max. temperature
+40°C
+38°C
+37°C
Rainfall
60 mm
135 mm
145 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
40%
52%
60%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1011 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
13
7
6
Cloudy days
6
7
5
Rainy days
10
15
15
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as good as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +32°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +31°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 60 mm to 135 mm.Humidity rises from 40% to 52%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 13 sunny days in December to 7 in January.
February brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Windhoek in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Windhoek is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Windhoek based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 184 mm, with a 58% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 23 mm, which is considered light rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
January is one of the rainiest months in Windhoek, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Windhoek wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 145 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Windhoek?
This is the weather in Windhoek in January 2023:
1 January
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+31°C
2 January
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+29°C
3 January
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+28°C
4 January
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+29°C
5 January
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+30°C
6 January
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+31°C
7 January
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+32°C
8 January
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+33°C
9 January
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+32°C
10 January
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+32°C
11 January
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+32°C
12 January
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+34°C
13 January
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+34°C
14 January
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+34°C
15 January
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+29°C
16 January
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+31°C
17 January
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+31°C
18 January
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+27°C
19 January
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+29°C
20 January
🌧️
+27°C
21 January
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+29°C
22 January
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+27°C
23 January
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+28°C
24 January
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+25°C
25 January
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+30°C
26 January
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+30°C
27 January
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+31°C
28 January
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+30°C
29 January
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+30°C
30 January
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+30°C
31 January
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+29°C
In January 2023 Windhoek had 9 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +30°C, with an absolute maximum of +34°C and a minimum of +25°C. The average humidity was 58%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 15%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Windhoek climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Windhoek in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2006 (+26°C) and the highest in 2019 (+30°C). The driest year was 1981 with only 127 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2006 with 1332 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Windhoek in January:
Is January a good time to visit Windhoek?
January is a really good time to go to Windhoek. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Windhoek.
Can you sunbathe in Windhoek in January?
Absolutely, January is hot in Windhoek. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Windhoek rainy in January?
Windhoek is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Windhoek in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Windhoek in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Windhoek, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
