Pietermaritzburg weather in January (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Pietermaritzburg this January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Pietermaritzburg includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 27°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 17°C.

Precipitation

Pietermaritzburg in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 148 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. Rain is expected on roughly 19 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 183 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Pietermaritzburg. April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, November 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 Pietermaritzburg climate page with graphs.

 

Pietermaritzburg, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 148 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 183 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Durban, South Africa (67 KM, 41 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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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

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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