Weather in January in Northern Cape
Are you planning a trip a to Northern Cape in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Northern Cape in January?
Northern Cape is a region in South Africa. January in Northern Cape generally has temperatures that range from warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. January falls during the summer season.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is warm in Sutherland at 30°C and very hot in Keimoes at 37°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Keimoes and 15°C in Sutherland. On average, January is the warmest month of the year in Northern Cape. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Kotzeshoop with an average of 6.8 mm to moderate rainfall in Kimberley with 82 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Upington enjoys close to 351 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For specific regional insights in Northern Cape for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Northern Cape climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Northern Cape?
Upington
In January Upington generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Springbok
In January Springbok generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kathu
In January Kathu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kotzeshoop
In January Kotzeshoop generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Hanover Road
In January Hanover Road generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate 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 Northern Cape, in South Africa.
Is January the best time to visit Northern Cape?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Northern Cape with often poor weather in Upington.
On average, the best time to visit Northern Cape is in April, May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Upington. On the other hand, the weather in January and February tend to be poor.
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