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Sun City weather in January (North West, South Africa)

What is the weather forecast for Sun City in January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Sun City includes very high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 30°C, cooling off to about 20°C at night. These temperatures represent the average, but hotter days can occur. Be prepared with light clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Sun City in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sun City. March, April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sun City, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 109 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 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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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
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Sun City.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to South Africa? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in South Africa. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.