Temperatures in January
It's hot in January in Windhoek 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.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Windhoek in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Windhoek with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 20°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 32°C, with nights close to 19°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Windhoek will be around 31°C, with nights close to 18°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 143 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 28% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Windhoek. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Windhoek in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
143 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 9 days | |
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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.
Is January a good time to visit Windhoek?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Windhoek. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Windhoek in January
With 40°C, Windhoek hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 1°C to a high of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Windhoek
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Windhoek, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Windhoek
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Windhoek, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Windhoek.
Daily UV Index in January in Windhoek
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Windhoek, 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.
Temperature in January in Windhoek Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Windhoek, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Windhoek Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Windhoek, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Windhoek
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Windhoek. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Windhoek by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Windhoek. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
