When to go · Mariental
Mariental in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (extremely hot).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C) / 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Medium
- Namibia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Namibia overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (extremely hot).
Is another month better than January?
January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in January
- MarientalHighs around 35 °C (95 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 95 °F (35 °C), lows around 64 °F (18 °C), rain on about 3 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Namibia overall
- Medium
- Prices · Namibia overall
- Medium
Namibia overall: Hot, first big storms; South African holidaymakers till mid-month.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Mariental, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 35 °C (95 °F)95 °F (35 °C)
Apr: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Night low
Jan: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Apr: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 3
Apr: 2 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Medium
Apr: Low
Prices
Jan: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Apr: 1
January: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (extremely hot).
April: Inside Mariental's best window: Apr–Oct.
Mariental: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen