Roodepoort weather in January (Gauteng, South Africa)

Wondering what the weather is like in Roodepoort during January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In January, Roodepoort usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 27°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 16°C. Prepare for the warmest month of the year with plenty of summer clothes. Whether you're relaxing or active, staying cool and protected is key.

Precipitation

Roodepoort in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 14 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 250 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Roodepoort.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Roodepoort. March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Roodepoort climate page with graphs.

 

Roodepoort, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 250 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 62% *  

Data from: Johannesburg, South Africa (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in January

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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