Staff Reporter

THE Namibia Meteorological Service has forecast hot to very hot conditions across most parts of the country, with isolated thundershowers expected over the northern, central and eastern interior, while the south remains mostly sunny and dry.

According to the weather service, a developing low-pressure system over neighbouring northern countries is driving increased cloud cover and rainfall over much of Namibia’s interior. The north, central areas and eastern parts are likely to receive scattered showers, while clearer conditions are expected in the south.

Temperatures will remain high, particularly in the south and western interior, where maximums of 36°C to 37°C are forecast in places such as Keetmanshoop, Mariental, Aroab, Sesfontein and Omaruru. Windhoek is expected to reach 33°C, while Ondangwa and Tsumeb will peak at around 35°C.

SATELLITE: A visualisation of current precipitation and wind patterns across southern Africa, highlighting forecast thunderstorm activity and rainfall expected to move through northern and interior Namibia. Video created on 8 January 2026. Video: Windy.com

Along the coast, conditions will be milder, with partly cloudy skies and fog patches in the early morning. Maximum temperatures are forecast at 26°C in Walvis Bay, 27°C in Lüderitz and 24°C in Henties Bay and Swakopmund.

Windy conditions are expected to persist over parts of the interior, with moderate to fresh westerly to south-westerly winds, becoming fresh to strong southerly to south-easterly in the south.

According to the Hydrological Services of Namibia, satellite imagery indicates that light rainfall occurred over eastern Namibia.

Hydrological data released on 7 January indicate that the Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo measured 0.87 metres, significantly higher than the 0.34 metres recorded during the same period last year.

The Okavango River at Rundu recorded a steady level of 4.90 metres, slightly lower than the 5.53 metres observed last year. At Divundu, the river measured 3.02 metres.

On the Lower Orange River, water levels stood at 2.01 metres at Blouputs and 2.05 metres at Sendelingsdrift. Meanwhile, the Kunene River at Ruacana recorded a flow rate of 167.40 cubic metres per second, reflecting increased discharge compared to the previous day.

The Namibia Meteorological Service and Hydrological Services continue to monitor weather and river conditions closely.

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