Rorkeʼs Drift weather in January (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)
What kind of weather does January bring to Rorkeʼs Drift? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.
Temperatures
Typically, January in Rorkeʼs Drift includes high temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 28°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 17°C.
Precipitation
Rorkeʼs Drift in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 15 days of rain.If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Rorkeʼs Drift. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rorkeʼs Drift climate page with graphs.
Rorkeʼs Drift, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
17°C
Max Temperature
28°C
Chance of Rain
49%
Precipitation
135 mm
Rainy days
15 days
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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
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.
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