Swartfontein weather in January (South Africa)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Swartfontein during January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Swartfontein includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 28°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 18°C.

Precipitation

Swartfontein in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 196 mm for the month. Known for its heavy rain, this month often brings intense downpours. Carrying a poncho is recommended to keep dry. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 12 days days of rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Swartfontein. April, May, June, July, August, September and October 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 Swartfontein climate page with graphs.

 

Swartfontein, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 196 mm  

Rainy days 12 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

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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

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