Heat and Strong Winds Grip Namibia as Isolated Storms Develop in the North

Heat and Strong Winds Grip Namibia as Isolated Storms Develop in the North. Hot and windy weather conditions are set to persist across much of Namibia, with partly cloudy skies and isolated thundershowers expected in northern and central areas, while southern regions remain sunny and hot to very hot, according to the Namibia Meteorological Service.

The service reported that a low-pressure system over the eastern parts of the country is drawing moisture into the northern and north-eastern interior. This has created conditions favourable for a few isolated thunderstorms in those regions. Windy conditions are expected to prevail over large parts of the interior, while the south is forecast to remain largely dry with prolonged sunny spells.

Coastal areas are expected to experience milder conditions, with partly cloudy skies and fog patches during the early morning hours. Winds along the coast are forecast to be moderate westerly to south-westerly, becoming fresh to strong southerly to south-easterly further south.

Temperatures along the coast are expected to remain moderate, ranging from about 21°C in Swakopmund and 22°C at Terrace Bay to 23°C in Walvis Bay, Henties Bay and Oranjemund. Lüderitz is forecast to reach around 25°C.

Inland areas will experience generally hot conditions, with temperatures mostly in the low to mid-30s. Maximum temperatures of around 32°C are expected in Windhoek, Otjiwarongo, Grootfontein, Omuthiya and Katima Mulilo. Areas including Rundu, Ondangwa, Oshakati, Nkurenkuru, Omaruru and Tsumkwe are forecast to reach 33°C, while Gobabis, Okakarara, Okaukuejo, Outjo, Rehoboth, Sesfontein and Khorixas may reach 34°C. Hotter conditions are expected in the south and south-east, with 35°C forecast for Keetmanshoop, Maltahöhe, Aranos and Aroab, and up to 36°C in Mariental and Noordoewer.

Meanwhile, Hydrological Services reported moderate rainfall over far north-eastern parts of the country during the past 48 hours. River levels showed mixed trends, with the Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo measuring 0.86 metres on 6 January 2026, compared to 0.31 metres a year earlier. Authorities said weather and river conditions continue to be closely monitored as the summer season progresses.