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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 TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 135 mm  
Rainy daysRainy 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.

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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.

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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