January weather forecastKhorixas, Namibia

January

Weather in January

With the year kicking off, the weather portrays typical summer conditions in Khorixas, Namibia. Skies remain partially cloud-covered, allowing ample sunshine, and thus a warm environment. The city experiences the highest humidity at 42%, however, it's not unbearable due to the constant breeze. Rainfall is a bit sporadic, providing brief relief from the heat. Strong wind gusts up to 13.2km/h (8.2mph) are also typical of January, adding to the variety of weather conditions experienced.

Temperature

As Khorixas, Namibia, welcomes January, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a still hot 31.3°C (88.3°F), showing little deviation from December's 31.6°C (88.9°F). An average temperature of 19.9°C (67.8°F) is recorded during the nights in January.

Heat index

Throughout January, the heat index is estimated at a hot 32°C (89.6°F). Continuous activity in exposure could lead to a feeling of fatigue and heat cramps.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 42%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout January, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 79.5 rainfall days, and 272mm (10.71") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Khorixas, the average length of the day in January is 13h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 19:43. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 19:44 CAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in January transforms into this advice:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.

Updated: Jun 4, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

January temperatures in Khorixas, Namibia, vary between a high-temperature of 31.3°C (88.3°F) and a low-temperature of 19.9°C (67.8°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 32°C (89.6°F).

In Khorixas, the average relative humidity in January is 42%.

In Khorixas, during January, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 44mm (1.73") of precipitation.

The average day length in January is 13h and 12min.

On the first day of January in Khorixas, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 19:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 19:44 CAT.

In Khorixas, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.7h.

January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Today

Tomorrow

Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

31.6°C

31.3°C

30.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

12km/h

11.9km/h

10.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

16.5

14.9

10.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Khorixas, Namibia

Average high temperature in January: 31.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (23.6°C).

Average low temperature in January: 19.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (20.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.8°C).

Average pressure in January
Khorixas, Namibia

Average pressure in January: 1010.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.9mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Khorixas, Namibia

Average wind speed in January: 9.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (13.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9km/h).

Average humidity in January
Khorixas, Namibia

Average humidity in January: 42%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (51%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (21%).

Average rainfall in January
Khorixas, Namibia

Average rainfall in January: 44mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (82mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Khorixas, Namibia

Average rainfall days in January: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Khorixas, Namibia

Average daylight in January: 13h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

Average sunshine in January: 9h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Khorixas, Namibia

Average sunshine days in January: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Khorixas, Namibia

Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January
Khorixas, Namibia

Average cloud cover in January: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in January
Khorixas, Namibia

Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).