iSimangaliso Wetland Park Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa in January.

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St Lucia Sodwana Bay Manguzi Mabibi

Considering a trip to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park in January

The iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa is a region in South Africa. January in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in St Lucia at 28°C (82°F) and very warm in Manguzi at 31°C (88°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Manguzi and 24°C (75°F) in St Lucia.

For a closer look at conditions across the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in St Lucia with an average of 116 mm (4.6 in) to high rainfall in Mabibi with 143 mm (5.6 in).

Explore the iSimangaliso Wetland Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park - and find the best time to visit. (based on St Lucia)

January28°C (82°F) February29°C (84°F) March28°C (82°F) April27°C (81°F) May26°C (79°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September24°C (75°F) October25°C (77°F) November26°C (79°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the iSimangaliso Wetland Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa?

Temperature range in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park (January)

Precipitation variation in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park (January)

St Lucia

In January St Lucia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
Climate in St Lucia →

Sodwana Bay

In January Sodwana Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
Climate in Sodwana Bay →

Manguzi

In January Manguzi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
good
good
good
Climate in Manguzi →

Mabibi

In January Mabibi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
Climate in Mabibi →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, in South Africa.

In our records: South Africa January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in South Africa in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest January day in South Africa brought 323 mm (13 in) in Hoedspruit on January 18, 2012.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
St Lucia 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Sodwana Bay 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Manguzi 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Mabibi 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)

The iSimangaliso Wetland Park weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa in January?

In January, the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa generally has very good weather conditions. St Lucia sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 24°C (75°F).

What is the average temperature in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa in January?

In St Lucia, the average daytime high in January is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 24°C (75°F).

Does the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa get a lot of rain in January?

the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa sees substantial rainfall in January. St Lucia typically averages about 116 mm (4.6 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa with often very good weather in St Lucia.

On average, the best time to visit the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa is in April, May, June, July, August, September and October with generally excellent weather in St Lucia.

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