Mthatha in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Mthatha in january 2025
The weather in Mthatha 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 UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
68°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
19%
18%
17%
Weather at 12pm
79°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
26%
15%
13%
Weather at 6pm
68°F
Moderate rain at times
37% of time
25%
24%
8%
Weather at 3am
61°F
47%
20%
15%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Mthatha in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Mthatha in january.
The climate of Mthatha in january is tolerable
The weather in january in Mthatha is wet (with 8.5in of rainfall over 12 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in december there is an average of 6.7in of rainfall over 10 days.
The climate quite enjoyable here this month. The high seasonal norm is 79°F. The minimum is 68°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Mthatha is 74°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Mthatha in january with a maximum record of 104°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 52°F in 2013. You can plan to have about 7 days with temperatures above 86°F, or 23 of the month.
Day length in Mthatha in january is 13:59. Sunrise is at 05:15 and sunset is at 19:14.
With a correct climate, the month of january is okay (but not good) to go in this city 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 Mthatha:
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.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Mthatha in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 68°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 104°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 52°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 30 day(s) (97%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 13km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 68°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 8.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 12 day(s) (38%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.6in (2010) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 86% | ||||
| Visibility | 6.88km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 58% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:15 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:14 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:59 | ||||
| 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 Mthatha in january 2024:
59°F to 72°F
61°F to 74°F
59°F to 81°F
59°F to 70°F
59°F to 79°F
61°F to 92°F
59°F to 74°F
58°F to 61°F
58°F to 79°F
61°F to 79°F
59°F to 70°F
61°F to 79°F
63°F to 76°F
65°F to 81°F
63°F to 67°F
61°F to 68°F
56°F to 59°F
54°F to 63°F
52°F to 72°F
56°F to 83°F
59°F to 83°F
61°F to 76°F
59°F to 65°F
54°F to 74°F
54°F to 81°F
61°F to 90°F
67°F to 76°F
63°F to 92°F
67°F to 97°F
65°F to 83°F
65°F to 86°F
Map: other cities in South Africa in january
Cities near Mthatha:
| Coffee Bay in january | tolerable weather |
| Port St Johns in january | tolerable weather |
| Butterworth in january | tolerable weather |
| Kokstad in january | tolerable weather |
| The Wild Coast in january | good weather |
| Margate in january | good weather |
| East London in january | good weather |
| Port Shepstone in january | good weather |
| Aliwal North in january | good weather |
| Drakensberg in january | tolerable weather |
| Port Alfred in january | good weather |
| Durban in january | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Mthatha in january:
Weather data for Mthatha for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Mthatha. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Mthatha 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 Mthatha.