Mbombela weather in January (Mpumalanga, South Africa)

Will it be warm or cold in Mbombela this January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During January, Mbombela usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 28°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 18°C.

Precipitation

Mbombela in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 168 mm for the month. This month experiences the most intense rain of the year, with heavy showers. Be prepared with a poncho to stay dry. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

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

 

Mbombela, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 168 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Where to go in South Africa in January

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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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