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.

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 score	61/100 (C)	89/100 (A)
Feels-like high	33°C	27°C
Avg high / low	33° / 19°	26° / 16°
Rainfall	12 mm	8 mm
Rainy days	2	1
Humidity	39%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	25	29

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

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.