Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
86°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Sossusvlei
Namibia · Africa
Hot days and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Daytime high
86°F
Lows around 64°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
13 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is infrequent in January.
3%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
13 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
LowJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 79° and nights feel near 64°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
80%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 84°F, easing to about 78°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning74°F
Rain1%
Cloud21%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday85°F
Rain1%
Cloud16%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon84°F
Rain1%
Cloud15%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening78°F
Rain1%
Cloud14%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86 | 64 | 0.2 | 1 | 13.0 | 52 |
| Feb | 87 | 65 | 0.4 | 2 | 12.4 | 51 |
| Mar | 89 | 66 | 0.4 | 2 | 11.9 | 44 |
| Apr | 87 | 62 | 0.2 | 1 | 11.2 | 40 |
| May | 83 | 57 | 0.1 | 0 | 10.2 | 36 |
| Jun | 78 | 52 | 0.0 | 0 | 9.9 | 35 |
| Jul | 78 | 51 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.0 | 34 |
| Aug | 78 | 51 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.8 | 36 |
| Sep | 83 | 55 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.7 | 35 |
| Oct | 85 | 59 | 0.1 | 0 | 12.2 | 37 |
| Nov | 86 | 60 | 0.1 | 1 | 12.8 | 41 |
| Dec | 86 | 62 | 0.1 | 0 | 13.3 | 47 |
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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: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology