South Africa Weather in January: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In January, South Africa experiences warm and sunny weather, making it a popular destination for travelers seeking a break from the winter chill in the Northern Hemisphere. The average temperature in South Africa during January is 23°C (73.4°F), with highs reaching 31.4°C (88.5°F) and lows dropping to 16.3°C (61.3°F). The average feels-like temperature is 22.7°C (72.9°F).
What is the temperature in South Africa in January?
Average air temperature in South Africa is 23°C (73.4°F) in January. The outside temperature in South Africa feels like 22.7°C (72.9°F) on a typical January day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 31.4°C (88.5°F) and feels like 30.5°C (86.9°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 16.3°C (61.3°F) which feels like 16.3°C (61.3°F).
How hot is South Africa in January?
The hot temperature in January in South Africa rises to 36°C (96.8°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 57.6% humidity. During hottest days of January it feels like 34.8 °C (94.6°F). The average maximum temp in South Africa is 31.4°C (94.6°F) during day time in January.
How cold is South Africa in January?
The coldest temp in South Africa in January drops to 12.7°C (54.9°F) during the cold nights. With 12.9km/h (8mph) winds and 57.6% humidity it feels like 12.7°C (54.9°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 16.3°C (61.3°F) during night time in January.
Does it rain in South Africa in January?
Yes, it rains for 9 days in South Africa in January averaging 2.23 mm of precipitation. South Africa has a 25.8% chance for rain throughout the entire month of January.
How much does it rain in South Africa throughout January?
South Africa has 2.23 mm (0.09 inch) of rain per day on average in January. It rains for an average of 9 days out of the entire month.
Is South Africa windy in January?
The average speed of wind in South Africa during January is 12.9km/h (8mph) and average windgust is 29km/h (18mph). On some days in January wind can reach up to 30.4km/h (18.9mph).
What is the direction of the wind in South Africa in January?
Most days of January the wind is blowing from East-Southeast direction in South Africa.
What are the humidity levels in South Africa in January?
The average humidity levels in South Africa in January are 57.6%. Daily humidity levels in South Africa range from 38.1% to 81.2% during January.
How many hours of daylight are in South Africa in January?
South Africa has 13 hours 32 minutes of daylight in January on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in South Africa in January is at 5:30:19 and the sunset is at 19:02:23.
What is the cloud coverage in South Africa in January?
Clouds cover 36.5% of the sky on average throughout January in South Africa. The cloud coverage ranges from 0.8% to 75.9% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in January in South Africa?
The average UV index in South Africa is 8.2 in January. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 4 to 9.
What is the solar radiation in South Africa in January?
The average solar radiation is 225.9 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in South Africa during January. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 103 W/m2 to 292.2 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during January in South Africa?
The average solar energy during January in South Africa is 19.5 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 8.8 MJ/m2, to 25.2 MJ/m2 during January.
Are there severe weather risks in South Africa in January?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in South Africa in January.
What is the air pressure in South Africa in January?
On average the air pressure in South Africa in January is 1018.5 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1013.9 mb to 1021.9 mb.
What is the visibility in South Africa in January?
The average daylight visibility in South Africa in January is 15.9 km (9.9 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 9.8 km (6.1 miles) to 17.4 km (10.8 miles) throughout January.
What is the dew point in South Africa in January?
The average dew point in South Africa during January is 12.8°C (55.1°F).
Where is the data for South Africa climate in January coming from?
The climate data for South Africa in January is collected from the following weather stations.
- PRETORIA IRENE, SF
- LANSERIA, SF
- WONDERBOOM, SF
- PRETORIA UNISA, SF
- EW0397 Johannesburg ZA
- FW8815 Centurion ZA
- FALA
- FAOR
- FAWB