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

In January, Sossusvlei averages 33°C high / 19°C low with about 12 mm of rain; Windhoek averages 33°C high / 18°C low with about 133 mm.

Sossusvlei vs Windhoek in January

Windhoek is the better pick in January — 73 vs 61 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Windhoek is sweltering, rainy, clean air, while Sossusvlei is hot, dry, clean air.

Sossusvlei vs Windhoek — January climate, side by side

	🇳🇦 Sossusvlei	🇳🇦 Windhoek
Comfort score	61/100 (C)	73/100 (B)
Feels-like high	33°C	34°C
Avg high / low	33° / 19°	33° / 18°
Rainfall	12 mm	133 mm
Rainy days	2	11
Humidity	39%	47%
Air quality (AQI)	25	31

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

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Sossusvlei vs Windhoek in January — FAQ

Is January better in Sossusvlei or Windhoek?: Windhoek is the better pick in January — 73 vs 61 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Windhoek is sweltering, rainy, clean air, while Sossusvlei is hot, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Sossusvlei vs Windhoek in January?: In January, Sossusvlei averages 33°C high / 19°C low with about 12 mm of rain; Windhoek averages 33°C high / 18°C low with about 133 mm.