Walvis Bay in January

8.7out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Mild: highs around 20°C. Very dry: about 1 rainy days.

20°CAvg high
16°CAvg low
1Rainy days (3 mm)
13:16 hDaylight
06:33Sunrise · 19:49 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 20°C
  • Very dry: about 1 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Comfortable walking shoes

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (1.6 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

20° 16° J 21° 17° F 21° 17° M 21° 16° A 20° 15° M 20° 13° J 20° 13° J 18° 12° A 17° 12° S 18° 13° O 19° 14° N 19° 15° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 20°C16°C3 mm 1– – 8.7
February 21°C17°C4 mm 1– – 8.8
March 21°C17°C3 mm 1– – 8.9
April 21°C16°C3 mm 0– – 8.8
May 20°C15°C1 mm 0– – 8.8
June 20°C13°C0 mm 0– – 8.8
July 20°C13°C1 mm 0– – 8.8
August 18°C12°C0 mm 0– – 8.4
September 17°C12°C1 mm 0– – 8.3
October 18°C13°C0 mm 0– – 8.4
November 19°C14°C0 mm 0– – 8.5
December 19°C15°C1 mm 0– – 8.6

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Walvis Bay in January?

Daytime highs average 20°C and nights about 16°C.

When is the best time to visit Walvis Bay?

The best months are March, February, April, May.