Namibia

Namibia in January

Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Namibia in January — compared across the country’s main destinations.

Warmest

35°

Keetmanshoop

Coolest

24°

Lüderitz

Driest

1 mm

Lüderitz

Warmest sea

17°

Oranjemund

Best places in Namibia in January

Place	Day	Night	Rain	Sea	Score
Lüderitz	24°	14°	1 mm	16°	100
Oranjemund	26°	14°	2 mm	17°	100
Aus	26°	12°	19 mm	—	97
Henties Bay	27°	17°	5 mm	—	92
Swakopmund	26°	16°	4 mm	—	91
Walvis Bay	26°	16°	2 mm	—	91
Opuwo	28°	18°	78 mm	—	75
Windhoek	30°	17°	86 mm	—	59
Grootfontein	30°	18°	137 mm	—	53
Uis	33°	18°	29 mm	—	51
Katima Mulilo	30°	19°	152 mm	—	50
Keetmanshoop	35°	19°	29 mm	—	49
Otjiwarongo	31°	16°	102 mm	—	49
Tsumeb	31°	19°	129 mm	—	48
Outjo	32°	17°	88 mm	—	46
Rundu	32°	19°	156 mm	—	43

What is the weather like in Namibia in January?

Average daytime highs range from 24° in Lüderitz to 35° in Keetmanshoop.

Where is it warmest in Namibia in January?

Keetmanshoop is the warmest of the main destinations, with average highs of 35°.

Can you swim in Namibia in January?

The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Oranjemund at about 17°.