Upington weather in January (Northern Cape, South Africa)

How's the weather trend in Upington as January approaches? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Upington includes extremely high temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is typically considered a summer month. Expect temperatures to climb to 36°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 22°C. With its warmest temperatures, this month is ideal for summer activities. Pack light clothing and sun protection to enjoy the heat.

Precipitation

Upington in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 37 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 4 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 351 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Upington. April, May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Upington, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 36°C  

Chance of Rain 12%  

Precipitation 37 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 33%  

Sunshine 351 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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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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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Camping

10/10

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