Walvis Bay — Water Temperature in January

Water Temperature Range

13°C

minimum

17°C

average

20°C

maximum

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Water Temperature Chart for Month

The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.

Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years

Day	2026	2025	2024	2023
JAN 1	16°C	16°C	17°C	15°C
JAN 2	18°C	18°C	15°C	20°C
JAN 3	16°C	16°C	15°C	17°C
JAN 4	16°C	16°C	15°C	16°C
JAN 5	16°C	16°C	15°C	17°C
JAN 6	15°C	15°C	14°C	16°C
JAN 7	15°C	15°C	15°C	15°C
JAN 8	18°C	18°C	16°C	19°C
JAN 9	18°C	18°C	16°C	19°C
JAN 10	18°C	18°C	16°C	19°C
JAN 11	16°C	16°C	16°C	16°C
JAN 12	16°C	16°C	16°C	16°C
JAN 13	17°C	17°C	16°C	17°C
JAN 14	17°C	17°C	16°C	18°C
JAN 15	16°C	16°C	16°C	15°C
JAN 16	15°C	15°C	15°C	15°C
JAN 17	17°C	17°C	15°C	18°C
JAN 18	18°C	18°C	16°C	20°C
JAN 19	17°C	17°C	16°C	17°C
JAN 20	17°C	17°C	17°C	16°C
JAN 21	18°C	18°C	17°C	18°C
JAN 22	18°C	18°C	17°C	18°C
JAN 23	17°C	17°C	17°C	16°C
JAN 24	17°C	17°C	17°C	16°C
JAN 25	18°C	18°C	16°C	19°C
JAN 26	18°C	18°C	16°C	20°C
JAN 27	17°C	17°C	16°C	18°C
JAN 28	16°C	16°C	14°C	17°C
JAN 29	18°C	18°C	15°C	20°C
JAN 30	17°C	17°C	14°C	19°C
JAN 31	17°C	17°C	14°C	20°C

January: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

16°C

Average Day Air Temperature

26°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

9 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

13 hrs

Sunshine per Day

6 hrs

Average Wind Speed

15 km/h

Average Humidity

75%

With such a ratio between the average monthly temperatures of water and air, the swim feels brisk and very refreshing. The air is warm enough to make the cool water easy to handle, especially for short swims.