Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
90°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Etosha National Park
Namibia · Africa
Hot days and some sun.
Good overall
Daytime high
90°F
Lows around 69°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 10 wet days, more than in most months.
32%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
11.3 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot days with humid stretches.
HumidJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 85° and nights feel near 67°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
31%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
8 mphJanuary Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 88°F, easing to about 84°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning75°F
Rain12%
Cloud63%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday86°F
Rain14%
Cloud58%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon88°F
Rain12%
Cloud58%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening84°F
Rain19%
Cloud66%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90 | 69 | 3.7 | 10 | 11.3 | 52 |
| Feb | 90 | 69 | 3.6 | 9 | 11.1 | 56 |
| Mar | 88 | 69 | 3.9 | 11 | 11.2 | 61 |
| Apr | 87 | 65 | 0.9 | 3 | 11.3 | 51 |
| May | 84 | 57 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.8 | 35 |
| Jun | 79 | 49 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.3 | 34 |
| Jul | 80 | 49 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.4 | 31 |
| Aug | 79 | 60 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.2 | 23 |
| Sep | 93 | 63 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.7 | 20 |
| Oct | 96 | 68 | 0.1 | 1 | 12.0 | 23 |
| Nov | 94 | 70 | 0.6 | 4 | 12.4 | 33 |
| Dec | 92 | 70 | 2.9 | 9 | 11.8 | 43 |
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Etosha National Park with Moremi Game Reserve.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology