Madikwe Game Reserve weather in January (North West, South Africa)

Interested in knowing the climate of Madikwe Game Reserve in January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Madikwe Game Reserve includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 32°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 21°C. With these average temperatures, expect occasional spikes in warmth. Wear light fabrics and stay cool by hydrating regularly.

Precipitation

Madikwe Game Reserve in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. During the wettest month of the year, an umbrella can be your best friend to stay dry. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 288 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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

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

 

Madikwe Game Reserve, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 288 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Gaborone, Botswana (40 KM, 25 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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