January · Namibia
Best time to visit Lüderitz in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lüderitz in January
Average temperature 18°C, 6 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.4/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 6 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Lüderitz scores 9.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 18°C, 6 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Luderitz sits on a rocky Namibian bay, with a ghost diamond town and German colonial buildings behind it.
January is one of the strongest months in Lüderitz (5th)
January averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 6 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.5 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9.4/10 puts this among the year's best months in Lüderitz (5th of 12); only November scores higher, at 9.6/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lüderitz in January?
- In January, Lüderitz averages 18°C, 6 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Lüderitz?
- January earns a 9.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Lüderitz in January?
- Expect about 6 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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