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Nigel weather in January (Gauteng, South Africa)

What weather conditions can you expect in Nigel this January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Nigel typically brings high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 27°C. But by evening, they drop to around 16°C.

Precipitation

Nigel in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 14 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 250 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Nigel. March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nigel, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 137 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 69% *  
SunshineSunshine 250 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 62% *  
Data from: Johannesburg, South Africa (49 KM, 30 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.

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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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