Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average sea temperature in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
January
Weather in January
Temperature
The transition from December to January brings an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 21.7°C (71.1°F), barely different from December's 21.2°C (70.2°F). Swakopmund's nocturnal readings in January exhibit minimal variation from the daytime temperatures, averaging at an enjoyable 18.3°C (64.9°F).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 78%, January is the most humid month.Rainfall
In Swakopmund, during January, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of precipitation. In Swakopmund, during the entire year, the rain falls for 24.7 days and collects up to 42mm (1.65") of precipitation.Sea temperature
In January, the average sea temperature in Swakopmund is 17.8°C (64°F).Note: The majority of people find swimming in 17.8°C (64°F) unenjoyable. As the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing becomes more challenging to control.
Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 13h and 20min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 19:49. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 19:49 CAT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January is 9.8h.UV index
January through April, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in January translates into the following instructions:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average January temperature?
What is the most humid month?
What is the average humidity in January?
How many days does it rain in January?
What is the sea temperature in January?
What is the average length of the day in January?
What time are sunrise and sunset in January?
How many hours of sunshine does Swakopmund have in January?
What are the months with the highest UV index?
What is the UV index reading in January in Swakopmund?
Average temperature in January
Swakopmund, Namibia
- Average high temperature in January: 21.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (23.5°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are September and October (20°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 18.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is March (19.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are August and September (14°C).
Average pressure in January
Swakopmund, Namibia
- Average pressure in January: 1011.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.2mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Swakopmund, Namibia
- Average wind speed in January: 14.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (17.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (14.3km/h).
Average humidity in January
Swakopmund, Namibia
- Average humidity in January: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (54%).
Average rainfall in January
Swakopmund, Namibia
- Average rainfall in January: 5mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and March (10mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Swakopmund, Namibia
- Average rainfall days in January: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (5.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.2 days).
Average sea temperature in January
Swakopmund, Namibia
- Average sea temperature in January: 17.8°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (19.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (13.6°C).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Swakopmund, Namibia
- Average daylight in January: 13h and 2min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in January: 9h and 5min
The months with the most sunshine are August, September, October, November and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in January
Swakopmund, Namibia
- Average sunshine days in January: 25.9 days
The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (30.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (22.6 days).
Average UV index in January
Swakopmund, Namibia
- Average UV index in January: 6
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and April (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in January
Swakopmund, Namibia
- Average cloud cover in January: 17
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 17).
The months with the least cloud cover are May, June and July (Cloud cover 3).
Average visibility in January
Swakopmund, 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).
