Pinetown weather in January (South Africa)

Looking to travel to Pinetown in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Pinetown generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 28°C, while nights can cool down to about 21°C.

Pinetown in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 183 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Pinetown, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 183 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Durban, South Africa (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in January

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 in January.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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