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Harrismith weather in January (Free State, South Africa)

How does the January weather in Harrismith compare to other months? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Harrismith usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 26°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 15°C. The hottest month of the year invites you to embrace the warmth with suitable summer cloths. Stay cool and protected as you enjoy the sunny climate.

Precipitation

Harrismith in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 160 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Harrismith. March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer 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 Harrismith climate page with graphs.

 

Harrismith, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 160 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 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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