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Koës Weather in January

Koës in January

The short of it: Koës in January averages a high of 35 °C (96 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain and about 13 h 35 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 35° · low 20° · rain 40 mm · daylight 13 h 35 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & July

Thirty years of records give Koës an average January high of 35°, a low of 20° and some 40 mm of rain. The height of summer in Koës, with afternoons near 35°. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 35 min in mid-January.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates January 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Koës runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Tses, 100 km to the W, is 1° warmer by day.

January in Koës, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus December
about the same, 26 mm more rain
Versus February
about the same
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 35 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TsesKaras Region100 km W36°20°35 mm
AroabKaras Region110 km SSE36°19°29 mm
KeetmanshoopKaras Region122 km SW36°20°26 mm
GochasHardap Region124 km NNW34°19°48 mm
BersebaKaras Region136 km W36°20°28 mm
PhilandersbronNorthern Cape137 km SE37°20°36 mm
GibeonHardap Region163 km WNW34°20°42 mm
MarientalHardap Region186 km NW34°19°48 mm

The Almanac · Koës Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
January
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The height of summer in Koës, with afternoons near 35°. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Koës by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January35°20°40 mm11 km/h13 h 35 min✦✦✦
February35°20°42 mm9 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦
March33°18°31 mm9 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
April29°13°24 mm9 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
May26°8°4.0 mm9 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
June22°4°1.0 mm9 km/h10 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
July22°4°1.0 mm9 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°6°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°9°1.0 mm9 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
October32°14°8.0 mm10 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
November34°16°12 mm12 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦✦
December35°19°14 mm11 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Koës in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Koës in January?

Days average 35 °C (96 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Koës, with afternoons near 35°. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is January a good time to visit Koës?

The Almanac gives January 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Koës in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 13 h 35 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 32 min in June to 13 h 45 min in December.

Does it snow in Koës in January?

Hardly — January nights average 20 °C (68 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Koës in January?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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