Brits weather in January (North West, South Africa)

What's the typical weather in Brits for January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Brits typically includes very high temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 30°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 19°C. These are average temperatures, but there can be hotter days. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Brits in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 257 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Brits, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 61% *  

Sunshine 257 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Pretoria, South Africa (43 KM, 27 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.

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

9/10

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 Brits.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to South Africa? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in South Africa. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.