Weather in January in North West
Thinking about venturing to North West 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 North West in January?
North West is a region in South Africa. January in North West generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Magaliesburg at 27°C to very warm in Madikwe Game Reserve at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Madikwe Game Reserve and 17°C in Magaliesburg. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.To explore the conditions in North West in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mahikeng with an average of 90 mm to high rainfall in Magaliesburg with 128 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Hartbeespoort enjoys close to 257 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our North West climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit South Africa, check out our North West's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in North West?
Hartbeespoort
In January Hartbeespoort generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Mahikeng
In January Mahikeng generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Rustenburg
In January Rustenburg generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Klerksdorp
In January Klerksdorp generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Magaliesburg
In January Magaliesburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in North West, in South Africa.
Is January the best time to visit North West?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Hartbeespoort, January may not be the ideal time to visit North West.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Hartbeespoort. On the other hand, the weather in January and February tend to be tolerable.
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