KwaZulu-Natal weather in January
Thinking about venturing to KwaZulu-Natal this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in KwaZulu-Natal in January?
KwaZulu-Natal is a region in South Africa. KwaZulu-Natal offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In January, one might encounter temperatures that range from warm to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Drakensberg Garden at 22°C to very warm in Jozini at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Jozini and 11°C in Drakensberg Garden.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Durban with an average of 95 mm to heavy rainfall in Bonjaneni with 373 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 183 hours of sunlight expected in Durban. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For a closer look at January's conditions in KwaZulu-Natal, see the map below. For a more detailed look at KwaZulu-Natal's yearly weather, check out our KwaZulu-Natal climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in KwaZulu-Natal?
Average weather in Durban
In January Durban generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Newcastle
In January Newcastle generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Ladysmith
In January Ladysmith generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Van Reenen
In January Van Reenen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Vryheid
In January Vryheid generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is January the best time to visit KwaZulu-Natal?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to KwaZulu-Natal. Typically, the climate in Durban is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December provide perfect weather in Durban.
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