Weather in January in The Drakensberg region
Planning a trip to the Drakensberg region this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in the Drakensberg region in January?
The Drakensberg region is a region in South Africa. January in the Drakensberg region generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C in Himeville to 28°C in Winterton. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C in Winterton and 13°C in Himeville.For a closer look at conditions across the Drakensberg region, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Winterton with an average of 187 mm to heavy rainfall in Himeville with 258 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Underberg receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our the Drakensberg region climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 4 most popular destinations in the Drakensberg region?
Underberg
In January Underberg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Himeville
In January Himeville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Winterton
In January Winterton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Bergville
In January Bergville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is January the best time to visit the Drakensberg region?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Underberg, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Drakensberg region.
Generally speaking, April, May, June and September provide perfect weather in Underberg. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be unpleasant.
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