Newcastle weather in January (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)

Can you expect sunny skies in Newcastle in January? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Newcastle generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 28°C. At night, it falls to around 16°C.

Precipitation

Newcastle in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 152 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 288 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Newcastle. April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Newcastle climate page with graphs.

 

Newcastle, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 152 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 62%  

Sunshine 288 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 54%  

Where to go in South Africa in January

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Newcastle.

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