Umhlanga weather in January (South Africa)

How does the weather in Umhlanga usually fare in January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of January in Umhlanga typically includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 28°C, cooling off to about 22°C at night.

Precipitation

Umhlanga in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. Expect around 14 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 183 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Umhlanga, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 183 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Durban, South Africa (15 KM, 9 Miles).

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

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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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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