Monthly climate guide

Swakopmund weather in January

With highs near 22°C (71°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F), January feels warm in Swakopmund. Rainfall averages about 16 mm (very dry) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as December and about the same as February.

What stands out in January

This is rainy-season territory in Swakopmund: short, heavy downpours are typical.
Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
Just 260 km apart, but Swakopmund runs about 10°C cooler than Windhoek this month.
There's little difference between day and night (around 4°C).

Avg high

22°C

71°F

Avg low

18°C

64°F

Rainfall

16 mm

very dry

Humidity

83%

relative

Sky

51%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

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Average monthly climate in Swakopmund
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	22°C / 71°F	18°C / 64°F	16 mm	83%	51%
February	22°C / 72°F	18°C / 64°F	23 mm	83%	52%
March	22°C / 72°F	17°C / 63°F	29 mm	82%	45%
April	22°C / 72°F	17°C / 62°F	28 mm	76%	33%
May	24°C / 74°F	16°C / 61°F	2 mm	65%	25%
June	22°C / 71°F	14°C / 57°F	1 mm	64%	34%
July	22°C / 72°F	14°C / 57°F	0 mm	61%	30%
August	20°C / 67°F	13°C / 55°F	0 mm	72%	40%
September	19°C / 66°F	13°C / 55°F	2 mm	77%	41%
October	19°C / 66°F	13°C / 56°F	3 mm	81%	48%
November	20°C / 67°F	14°C / 58°F	5 mm	82%	41%
December	21°C / 69°F	16°C / 60°F	17 mm	84%	50%

What to pack for January

T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks

Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is January a good time to visit Swakopmund?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other Namibia cities in January

Windhoek

32° / 17°C · 81 mm

Lüderitz

21° / 16°C · 3 mm

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Swakopmund in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Swakopmund?

Yes. January is one of the best months for Swakopmund, with highs around 22°C and about 16 mm of rain.

How warm is Swakopmund in January?

Average highs are about 22°C (71°F) and average lows about 18°C (64°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Swakopmund in January?

Swakopmund typically gets around 16 mm of rain in January — very dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Swakopmund (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.