Wakkerstroom weather in January (Mpumalanga, South Africa)

Is January a good time to explore Wakkerstroom weather-wise? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In January, Wakkerstroom usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 25°C, cooling down at night to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Wakkerstroom in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 164 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 14 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 288 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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

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

 

Wakkerstroom, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 164 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 288 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 54% *  

* Data from: Newcastle, South Africa (45 KM, 28 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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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.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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