Rustenburg weather in January (North West, South Africa)

Interested in knowing the climate of Rustenburg in January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Rustenburg typically brings very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 30°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 19°C. This month is typically the hottest of the year, so prepare with cool and comfortable cloths. Embrace the sunshine while keeping sun protection handy.

Precipitation

Rustenburg in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 13 days will see rain.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures March, April, May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rustenburg, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 13 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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