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

In January, Swakopmund averages 26°C high / 16°C low with about 8 mm of rain; Windhoek averages 33°C high / 18°C low with about 133 mm.

Swakopmund vs Windhoek in January

Swakopmund is the better pick in January — 89 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Swakopmund is warm, dry, clean air, while Windhoek is sweltering, rainy, clean air.

Swakopmund vs Windhoek — January climate, side by side

	🇳🇦 Swakopmund	🇳🇦 Windhoek
Comfort score	89/100 (A)	73/100 (B)
Feels-like high	27°C	34°C
Avg high / low	26° / 16°	33° / 18°
Rainfall	8 mm	133 mm
Rainy days	1	11
Humidity	73%	47%
Air quality (AQI)	29	31

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

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Swakopmund vs Windhoek in January — FAQ

Is January better in Swakopmund or Windhoek?: Swakopmund is the better pick in January — 89 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Swakopmund is warm, dry, clean air, while Windhoek is sweltering, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Swakopmund vs Windhoek in January?: In January, Swakopmund averages 26°C high / 16°C low with about 8 mm of rain; Windhoek averages 33°C high / 18°C low with about 133 mm.