Etosha in January

January is outside the preferred season for Etosha; most visitors choose August to October.

Weather in Etosha in January

Average highs in January are around 33°C, dropping to about 19°C at night. This is the rainy season, so expect frequent showers and occasionally harder roads.

What happens in January

After good rains parts of the pan may hold water and attract flamingos, while animals disperse from waterholes.

Experience quality this month is 3 out of 5, and visitor levels are quiet. The best period overall is August to October.

What to pack

• light cotton clothing, a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water
• a rain jacket and a dry bag for your camera
• binoculars for distant wildlife

Etosha through the year

Other good choices in January

• Bwindi Uganda
• Ngorongoro Tanzania
• Serengeti Tanzania
• Volcanoes Rwanda
• Lake Nakuru Kenya
• Murchison Falls Uganda

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Sources: MEFT Namibia - Etosha National Park · Namibia Wildlife Resorts - Etosha National Park · Weather2Travel - Etosha climate
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.