January · Namibia
Best time to visit Etosha National Park in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Etosha National Park in January
Average temperature 27°C, 108 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 48% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.2/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 27°C
- Rainfall
- 108 mm
- Humidity
- 48%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Etosha National Park scores 6.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 27°C, 108 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Etosha National Park in northern Namibia circles a salt pan, with self-drive game viewing and floodlit waterholes.
January in Etosha National Park — workable with trade-offs
Days in January average 27°C (81°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
108 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 6.2/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Etosha National Park — 3.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Etosha National Park in January?
- In January, Etosha National Park averages 27°C, 108 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.2/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Etosha National Park?
- January earns a 6.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Etosha National Park in January?
- Expect about 108 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 48% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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