Weather in Drakensberg in january 2025

The weather in Drakensberg in january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout january

tolerable weather

Weather at 6am
58°F

Partly Cloudy

19%

Moderate rain at times

15%

Heavy rain

7%

Weather at 12pm
67°F

Moderate rain at times

29%

Heavy rain

23%

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

10%

Weather at 6pm
56°F

Moderate rain at times

33%

Clear/Sunny

21%

Partly Cloudy

4%

Weather at 3am
50°F

Clear/Sunny

44%

Fog

22%

Partly Cloudy

16%

Moderate rain at times

13%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Drakensberg in january

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Drakensberg in january.


The climate of Drakensberg in january is tolerable

the weather in Drakensberg in january is wet (with 12.5in of rainfall over 18 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in december there is an average of 9.3in of precipitation over 15 days.

The climate is rather fresh in that locality this month, but it is tolerable when dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 67°F. The minimum is 58°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Drakensberg is 63°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Drakensberg in january with a maximum record of 81°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 47°F in 2009. You can plan to have about 23 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 74% of time.

On this month of january, day length in Drakensberg is generally 13:49. The sun rises at 05:18 and sunset is at 19:07.

With a correct climate, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in this locality in South Africa.



January: another location in South Africa?

If you want to go to South Africa in january, there are destinations with better weather than Drakensberg:

In january, Cape Town, Kimberley, Port Nolloth, Upington, Vredendal and Augrabies Falls National Park have perfect weather.

Furthermore, Bloemfontein, Durban, Johannesburg, Nelspruit, Parc Kruger and Port Elizabeth (South Africa) have good weather.

more information about South Africa's weather in january



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Drakensberg in january

Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier years of the month of january.

January
Outside temperature
Average temperature 63°F
Highest temperature 67°F
Lowest temperature 58°F
Highest record temperature 81°F
(2016)
Lowest record temperature 47°F
(2009)
Number of days at +65°F 23 day(s)
(74%)
Wind
Wind speed 11km/h
Wind temperature 58°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 12.5in
Number of days with rainfall 18 day(s)
(57%)
Record daily rainfall 5.5in
(2021)
Other climate data
Humidity 72%
Visibility 8.61km
Cloud cover 33%
UV index 5
Daily sunshine hours 14
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 05:18
Time of sunset 19:07
Length of day 13:49
Our opinion about the weather in january
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable


How was the weather last january?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Drakensberg in january 2024:

01-01-2024
Moderate rain at times
50°F to 61°F
02-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
50°F to 67°F
03-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 68°F
04-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 65°F
05-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
50°F to 67°F
06-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
52°F to 70°F
07-01-2024
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
54°F to 70°F
08-01-2024
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
54°F to 63°F
09-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 67°F
10-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
50°F to 65°F
11-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 70°F
12-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
54°F to 70°F
13-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
54°F to 70°F
14-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
54°F to 70°F
15-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
56°F to 72°F
16-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
52°F to 74°F
17-01-2024
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
56°F to 63°F
18-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
45°F to 58°F
19-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
43°F to 65°F
20-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 68°F
21-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 68°F
22-01-2024
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
50°F to 67°F
23-01-2024
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
49°F to 65°F
24-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
47°F to 70°F
25-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 72°F
26-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
54°F to 70°F
27-01-2024
Patchy light drizzle
54°F to 67°F
28-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
50°F to 68°F
29-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 70°F
30-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
54°F to 72°F
31-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
49°F to 72°F

Map: other cities in South Africa in january

Cities near Drakensberg:

Royal Natal National Park in januarytolerable weather
Kokstad in januarytolerable weather
Golden Gate Highlands National Park in januarygood weather
Harrismith in januarygood weather
Durban in januarygood weather
Port Shepstone in januarygood weather
Margate in januarygood weather
Ballito (Dolphin Coast) in januarygood weather
The Wild Coast in januarygood weather
Vryheid in januarytolerable weather
Mthatha in januarytolerable weather
Port St Johns in januarytolerable weather
South Africa in january: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.

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Weather data for Drakensberg in january:

Weather data for Drakensberg for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Drakensberg. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Drakensberg can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Drakensberg.


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