Kathu weather in January (Northern Cape, South Africa)

How is January weather typically in Kathu? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Kathu includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the summer season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 33°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 19°C. With these average temperatures, expect occasional spikes in warmth. Wear light fabrics and stay cool by hydrating regularly.

Precipitation

Kathu in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. As the rainiest month, carrying an umbrella is advisable to manage the frequent rain. Historically, approximately 6 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 290 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Kathu.

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

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

 

Kathu, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 33°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 45% *  

Sunshine 290 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 70% *  

Data from: Kuruman, South Africa (45 KM, 28 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.

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

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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