Sossusvlei vs Swakopmund in January

Swakopmund is the better pick in January — 89 vs 61 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Swakopmund is warm, dry, clean air, while Sossusvlei is hot, dry, clean air.

Sossusvlei vs Swakopmund — January climate, side by side

🇳🇦 Sossusvlei🇳🇦 Swakopmund
Comfort score61/100 (C)89/100 (A)
Feels-like high33°C27°C
Avg high / low33° / 19°26° / 16°
Rainfall12 mm8 mm
Rainy days21
Humidity39%73%
Air quality (AQI)2529

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

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Sossusvlei vs Swakopmund in January — FAQ

Is January better in Sossusvlei or Swakopmund?
Swakopmund is the better pick in January — 89 vs 61 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Swakopmund is warm, dry, clean air, while Sossusvlei is hot, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Sossusvlei vs Swakopmund in January?
In January, Sossusvlei averages 33°C high / 19°C low with about 12 mm of rain; Swakopmund averages 26°C high / 16°C low with about 8 mm.