Temperatures in January
It's hot in January in Namaqualand with an average temperature of 35°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 33°C to a high of 38°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 16°C and 20°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Namaqualand 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 Namaqualand with hot temperatures, averaging around 35°C during the day and nights close to 18°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature rises to around 37°C, with nights close to 19°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Namaqualand will be around 35°C, with nights close to 19°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 20 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The precipitation chance averages 12% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Namaqualand. 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.
Namaqualand in January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
35°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
38°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
33°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
20 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
4 days | 9 days | |
December
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 Namaqualand?
January is a fantastic month to be in Namaqualand for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and little chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Namaqualand in January
With 43°C, Namaqualand hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 8°C to a high of 27°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Namaqualand
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Namaqualand, 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 Namaqualand
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Namaqualand, 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 4 days of rain in Namaqualand.
Daily UV Index in January in Namaqualand
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Namaqualand, 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 Namaqualand Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Namaqualand, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Namaqualand Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Namaqualand, 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 Namaqualand
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Namaqualand. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in January in Namaqualand
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Average Weather in Namaqualand by Month
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