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Alberton weather in January (Gauteng, South Africa)

Thinking of visiting Alberton in January? Check the weather first! Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Alberton generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 27°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 16°C. Prepare for the warmest month of the year with plenty of summer clothes. Whether you're relaxing or active, staying cool and protected is key.

Precipitation

Alberton in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 250 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Alberton.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Alberton. March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Alberton, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 135 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 69% *  
SunshineSunshine 250 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 62% *  
Data from: Johannesburg, South Africa (9 KM, 6 Miles).

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.

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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
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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