Keetmanshoop in January

6.6out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Hot: daytime highs around 35°C. Some rain: about 7 rainy days.

35°CAvg high
21°CAvg low
7Rainy days (47 mm)
13:30 hDaylight
06:12Sunrise · 19:42 Sunset

Why this score

  • Hot: daytime highs around 35°C
  • Some rain: about 7 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.4 days)

What to wear and pack

  • Light, breathable clothing
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in January varies a lot between years (±4.4 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

35° 21° J 34° 21° F 32° 19° M 29° 15° A 26° 11° M 22° 7° J 22° 7° J 24° 8° A 28° 12° S 31° 15° O 33° 17° N 35° 19° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 35°C21°C47 mm 7– – 6.6
February 34°C21°C57 mm 8– – 6.7
March 32°C19°C43 mm 6– – 7.3
April 29°C15°C21 mm 3– – 8.6
May 26°C11°C5 mm 1– – 9.0
June 22°C7°C2 mm 0– – 9.0
July 22°C7°C3 mm 1– – 9.0
August 24°C8°C1 mm 0– – 9.1
September 28°C12°C4 mm 1– – 9.0
October 31°C15°C6 mm 2– – 8.3
November 33°C17°C12 mm 2– – 7.8
December 35°C19°C23 mm 4– – 7.0

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Keetmanshoop in January?

Daytime highs average 35°C and nights about 21°C.

When is the best time to visit Keetmanshoop?

The best months are August, May, June, July.