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South Africa - National parks weather in January 2026

South Africa

South Africa - National parks weather in January 2026

 

Day

31 °C

 

Night

19 °C

 

Precipitation

92 mm

in month

 

Rainy days

11 days

in month

 

Daylight

13 hours

average

 

Sunshine

8 hours

average

 

Humidity

63 %

 

Day

31 °C

 

Night

19 °C

 

Precipitation

92 mm

in month

 

Rainy days

11 days

in month

 

Daylight

13 hours

average

 

Sunshine

8 hours

average

 

Humidity

63 %

Overview: South Africa - National parks
In South Africa - National parks in January, the average air temperature ranges from 31 °C (88 °F) during the day to 19 °C (66 °F) at night. There are 11 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 93 mm (3.64 in).

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In South Africa - National parks in January, the average air temperature ranges from 31 °C (88 °F) during the day to 19 °C (66 °F) at night. There are 11 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 93 mm (3.64 in).

Is January a good month to visit South Africa - National parks?

There are good conditions for visiting in South Africa - National parks in January. The daily temperatures in this month reach pleasant 31 °C (88 °F). At night, temperatures hover around a pleasant 19 °C (66 °F).

How heavy is the precipitation in January in South Africa - National parks?

In South Africa - National parks in January, there is 93 mm (3.64 in) rainfall, which means on average 3 mm (0.12 in) rainfall per day.

What is the temperature in South Africa - National parks during the day in January?

In January in South Africa - National parks, the average daily temperatures will be 31 °C (88 °F). The great temperature for lying by the sea or pool and sunbathing, everywhere else you will probably be a bit hot. Don't forget to drink during the day, in these temperatures you should hydrate yourself a lot.

How many days of precipitation on average can I expect in January in South Africa - National parks?

There are 11 days, which are rainy in January in South Africa - National parks, that is, days with precipitation more than 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 2.5 days of the week, or in general - 36 % days.

Is there a dry season in January in South Africa - National parks?

No, January is not a dry month in South Africa - National parks, expect rain approximately 11 days in a month.

What is the night temperature in South Africa - National parks in January?

The average night temperature in South Africa - National parks in January is 19 °C (66 °F). This temperature is pleasant for a wide range of evening, night, and morning activities from sports to sitting outside in restaurants or evening walks.

How many hours of sun to expect in South Africa - National parks in January?

In January in South Africa - National parks, you can expect around 8 hours of sunshine.

How long is the day (from dawn till dusk) in South Africa - National parks in January?

The length of daylight in South Africa - National parks in January is 13 hours.

Is it hot in South Africa - National parks in January?

In South Africa - National parks in January, you will enjoy nice warm weather, but it will also be pleasant and you probably won't feel hot.

How windy is South Africa - National parks in January?

An average wind scale that can be expected in South Africa - National parks in January is 2. It is rather a milder or unnoticeable wind, therefore it will not bother you during your holiday.

How humid is South Africa - National parks in January?

Humidity in South Africa - National parks in January is 63 %.

Is South Africa - National parks rainier in January than in February?

Yes, in South Africa - National parks in January it rains more than in February.

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