Weather in January
Optimum daylight hours of 13.7h and a mild sea temperature mark the start of the year in
Oranjemund,
Namibia. Weather conditions display a favorable pattern for outdoor activities. Compared to
December, the duration of daylight slightly drops, signaling the gradual retreat of summer conditions. In sharp contrast,
February will witness a further fall in daylight hours. The slightly cooler sea temperature encourages a variety of water-related activities without the water being too cold.
Sea temperature
The month with the warmest seawater is
January, with an average sea temperature of 18.2°C (64.8°F).
Note: Swimming in 18.2°C (64.8°F) does not offer a pleasant experience for most individuals. The act of controlling one's breathing becomes progressively difficult as the water temperature goes under 21°C (69.8°F).
Daylight
In January, the average length of the day in Oranjemund is 13h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 19:55. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 19:51 CAT.
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