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

What should you pack for a trip to Estcourt in January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Estcourt includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 28°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 16°C. This period is characterized by high temperatures, often making it the hottest month of the year. Dressing in light, airy clothing will help you stay cool and comfortable.

Precipitation

Estcourt in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 143 mm for the month. This month sees the most rain, so carrying an umbrella will ensure you stay dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Estcourt. 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 Estcourt climate page with graphs.

 

Estcourt, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 143 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  

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.

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

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