Johannesburg in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Johannesburg in january 2025
The weather in Johannesburg in january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
good weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
70°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
24%
23%
8%
Weather at 12pm
83°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
34%
14%
13%
Weather at 6pm
74°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
34%
18%
11%
Weather at 3am
65°F
36%
23%
19%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Johannesburg in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Johannesburg in january.
The climate of Johannesburg in january is good
In january in Johannesburg, the climate is wet (with 7.8in of precipitation over 12 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in december there is an average of 6.5in of rainfall over 10 days.
The climate quite enjoyable here january. Temperatures are up to 85°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 70°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Johannesburg is 77°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Johannesburg in the month of january with a maximum record of 104°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 58°F in 2011. You can expect to have about 10 days with temperatures up to 86°F, or 32 of the month.
On this month of january, day length in Johannesburg is generally 13:35. The sun rises at 05:30 and sunset is at 19:05.
With a correct climate, this month is okay (but not the best) to go there.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Johannesburg in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 77°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 104°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 58°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 10 day(s) (32%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 13km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 7.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 12 day(s) (37%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 5.2in (2009) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 70% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.08km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 28% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:30 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:05 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:35 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Johannesburg in january 2024:
67°F to 88°F
61°F to 79°F
63°F to 85°F
63°F to 81°F
61°F to 79°F
63°F to 85°F
70°F to 88°F
65°F to 83°F
61°F to 81°F
61°F to 85°F
61°F to 74°F
61°F to 81°F
65°F to 86°F
65°F to 83°F
67°F to 90°F
72°F to 85°F
65°F to 72°F
58°F to 70°F
54°F to 83°F
58°F to 85°F
61°F to 86°F
65°F to 90°F
63°F to 86°F
63°F to 85°F
65°F to 88°F
67°F to 88°F
68°F to 86°F
65°F to 90°F
68°F to 88°F
65°F to 88°F
59°F to 88°F
Map: other cities in South Africa in january
Cities near Johannesburg:
| Soweto in january | good weather |
| Pretoria in january | good weather |
| Rustenburg in january | good weather |
| Potchefstroom in january | good weather |
| Standerton in january | tolerable weather |
| Pilanesberg National Park in january | good weather |
| Modimolle in january | good weather |
| Thabazimbi in january | good weather |
| Ermelo in january | tolerable weather |
| Marakele National Park in january | good weather |
| Welkom in january | good weather |
| Madikwe Game Reserve in january | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Johannesburg in january:
Weather data for Johannesburg for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Johannesburg. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg.