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Weather in January in Limpopo

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

What is the weather like in Limpopo in January?

Limpopo is a region in South Africa. January in Limpopo generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Magoebaskloof at 27°C to very warm in Musina at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Musina and 17°C in Magoebaskloof. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Limpopo, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Musina with an average of 81 mm to heavy rainfall in Sibasa with 173 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Hoedspruit receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Limpopo climate page.

Where to go in Limpopo in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Limpopo on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit South Africa, check out our Limpopo's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Limpopo?

Hoedspruit

In January Hoedspruit generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Hoedspruit
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
29°C 
17°C 
530 mm 
62 days 
poor 
January January
31°C 
21°C 
101 mm 
9 days 
tolerable 
February   >> February
>>  
32°C 
21°C 
86 mm 
8 days 
pleasant 
Climate in Hoedspruit

Polokwane

In January Polokwane generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Polokwane
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
26°C 
13°C 
3,076 hours 
601 mm 
69 days 
poor 
January January
29°C 
18°C 
252 hours 
110 mm 
10 days 
pleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
29°C 
18°C 
222 hours 
92 mm 
8 days 
perfect 
Climate in Polokwane

Mica

In January Mica generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Mica
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
30°C 
17°C 
491 mm 
62 days 
poor 
January January
32°C 
22°C 
96 mm 
9 days 
pleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
32°C 
22°C 
83 mm 
8 days 
pleasant 
Climate in Mica

Makalali Game Reserve

In January Makalali Game Reserve generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Makalali Game Reserve
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
29°C 
17°C 
530 mm 
64 days 
poor 
January January
32°C 
22°C 
102 mm 
9 days 
tolerable 
February   >> February
>>  
32°C 
22°C 
90 mm 
9 days 
pleasant 
Climate in Makalali Game Reserve

Letsitele

In January Letsitele generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Letsitele
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
28°C 
16°C 
767 mm 
70 days 
poor 
January January
30°C 
20°C 
139 mm 
10 days 
tolerable 
February   >> February
>>  
30°C 
21°C 
130 mm 
9 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Letsitele

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Limpopo, in South Africa.

Is January the best time to visit Limpopo?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Limpopo with often tolerable weather in Hoedspruit.

On average, the best time to visit Limpopo is in April, May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Hoedspruit. In contrast, January and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Limpopo.

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