Potchefstroom in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Potchefstroom in january 2025
The weather in Potchefstroom in january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
good weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
72°F
Clear/Sunny
58% of time
20%
16%
5%
Weather at 12pm
86°F
Clear/Sunny
49% of time
23%
18%
9%
Weather at 6pm
74°F
Clear/Sunny
54% of time
26%
10%
10%
Weather at 3am
63°F
56%
19%
18%
6%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Potchefstroom in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Potchefstroom in january.
The climate of Potchefstroom in january is good
The climate in january in Potchefstroom is wet (with 5.8in of precipitation over 9 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in december there is an average of 5in of precipitation over 7 days.
The climate quite comfortable in that locality the month of january. The thermometer averaged maximum of 86°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 72°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Potchefstroom is 79°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Potchefstroom in january with a maximum record of 101°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 59°F in 2017. You can plan to have about 16 days with temperatures above 86°F, or 52 of time.
In january in Potchefstroom, the days on average last 13:38. Sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset is at 19:10.
With a good climate, the month of january is a good time to go in Potchefstroom.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Potchefstroom 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 | 79°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 72°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 101°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 59°F (2017) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 16 day(s) (52%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 72°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (28%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.7in (2021) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 65% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.45km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 23% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:32 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:10 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:38 | ||||
| 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 Potchefstroom in january 2024:
65°F to 92°F
63°F to 88°F
63°F to 94°F
61°F to 90°F
63°F to 88°F
61°F to 90°F
68°F to 92°F
65°F to 83°F
63°F to 81°F
65°F to 85°F
61°F to 85°F
63°F to 88°F
65°F to 88°F
67°F to 90°F
68°F to 92°F
74°F to 94°F
68°F to 86°F
61°F to 74°F
56°F to 85°F
58°F to 88°F
59°F to 90°F
65°F to 92°F
63°F to 90°F
61°F to 88°F
65°F to 92°F
65°F to 97°F
65°F to 92°F
61°F to 94°F
63°F to 92°F
61°F to 92°F
63°F to 92°F
Map: other cities in South Africa in january
Cities near Potchefstroom:
| Soweto in january | good weather |
| Johannesburg in january | good weather |
| Rustenburg in january | good weather |
| Welkom in january | good weather |
| Pretoria in january | good weather |
| Pilanesberg National Park in january | good weather |
| Mmabatho in january | good weather |
| Standerton in january | tolerable weather |
| Madikwe Game Reserve in january | good weather |
| Thabazimbi in january | good weather |
| Golden Gate Highlands National Park in january | good weather |
| Modimolle in january | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Potchefstroom in january:
Weather data for Potchefstroom for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Potchefstroom. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom.