Midrand weather in January (Gauteng, South Africa)

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

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Midrand includes high temperatures and high rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 28°C. At night, it falls to around 17°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

Midrand in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 14 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 257 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Midrand.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Midrand. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Midrand, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 61% *  

Sunshine 257 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Pretoria, South Africa (25 KM, 15 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

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