Mpumalanga Weather in January

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

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Mbombela Hazyview Wakkerstroom Burgersfort

Planning a journey to Mpumalanga, South Africa this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Mpumalanga in January

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

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Belfast at 25°C (77°F) to very warm in Marble Hall at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Marble Hall and 14°C (57°F) in Belfast.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Marble Hall with an average of 90 mm (3.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Sabie with 210 mm (8.3 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Mbombela.

Explore Mpumalanga by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mpumalanga - and find the best time to visit. (based on Mbombela)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April26°C (79°F) May25°C (77°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August24°C (75°F) September26°C (79°F) October26°C (79°F) November27°C (81°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mpumalanga in January

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

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 Mpumalanga

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

Temperature range in Mpumalanga (January)

Precipitation variation in Mpumalanga (January)

Mbombela

In January Mbombela generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy 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)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
165 mm (6.5 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
160 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
Climate in Mbombela →

Hazyview

In January Hazyview generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
165 mm (6.5 in)
170 mm (6.7 in)
159 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
Climate in Hazyview →

Wakkerstroom

In January Wakkerstroom generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
299 hours
288 hours
267 hours
Monthly rainfall
189 mm (7.4 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
Climate in Wakkerstroom →

Burgersfort

In January Burgersfort generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
very good
Climate in Burgersfort →

Ohrigstad

In January Ohrigstad generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°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)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
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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 Mpumalanga in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mbombela 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 168 mm (6.6 in)
Hazyview 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 170 mm (6.7 in)
Wakkerstroom 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 164 mm (6.5 in)
Burgersfort 30°C (86°F) 19°C (66°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Ohrigstad 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)
Draasloot 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)

Mpumalanga weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mpumalanga, South Africa in January?

In January, Mpumalanga, South Africa generally has very good weather conditions. Mbombela sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 18°C (64°F).

What is the average temperature in Mpumalanga, South Africa in January?

In Mbombela, the average daytime high in January is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 18°C (64°F).

Does Mpumalanga, South Africa get a lot of rain in January?

Yes. January brings heavy rainfall to Mpumalanga, South Africa, with Mbombela averaging around 168 mm (6.6 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Mpumalanga, South Africa?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Mpumalanga, South Africa due to the typically very good weather in Mbombela.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly excellent weather in Mbombela.

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