What is the weather like in Johannesburg vs Windhoek in January?

In January, Johannesburg averages 28°C high / 15°C low with about 142 mm of rain; Windhoek averages 33°C high / 18°C low with about 133 mm.

Johannesburg vs Windhoek in January

Johannesburg is the better pick in January — 80 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Johannesburg is hot, rainy, while Windhoek is sweltering, rainy, clean air.

Johannesburg vs Windhoek — January climate, side by side

	Johannesburg	Windhoek
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	73/100 (B)
Feels-like high	29°C	34°C
Avg high / low	28° / 15°	33° / 18°
Rainfall	142 mm	133 mm
Rainy days	15	11
Humidity	68%	47%
Air quality (AQI)	83	31

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Johannesburg vs Windhoek in January — FAQ

Is January better in Johannesburg or Windhoek?: Johannesburg is the better pick in January — 80 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Johannesburg is hot, rainy, while Windhoek is sweltering, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Johannesburg vs Windhoek in January?: In January, Johannesburg averages 28°C high / 15°C low with about 142 mm of rain; Windhoek averages 33°C high / 18°C low with about 133 mm.