January weather forecastOranjemund, Namibia

January

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 water that is 18.2°C (64.8°F) is not enjoyable for most. Breathing becomes more challenging to manage as the water temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in January 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.

Updated: Jun 4, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January is the month with the warmest seawater, with an average sea temperature of 18.2°C (64.8°F).

In Oranjemund, the average seawater temperature in January is 18.2°C (64.8°F). For most, swimming in 18.2°C (64.8°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

The average day length in January is 13h and 43min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 19:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 19:51 CAT.

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Average sea temperature in January
Oranjemund, Namibia

Average sea temperature in January: 18.2°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is January (18.2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are July and August (13.3°C).

Average daylight in January
Oranjemund, Namibia

Average daylight in January: 13h and 42min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).