Windhoek weather in January
January in Windhoek: hot, soaked, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Windhoek · #145 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Windhoek climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 30°C / 85°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 30°C / 86°F | |
| Rainfall | 178 mm / 7 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 51% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.3 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Windhoek in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Windhoek?
- January in Windhoek: hot, soaked, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Windhoek on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in Windhoek in January?
- In January, Windhoek averages a daily high of 29.5°C and a low of 17.6°C, with about 178.2 mm of rain over roughly 13 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Windhoek in January?
- Windhoek has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in January.