Drakensberg in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
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
Clear/Sunny
58% of time
19%
15%
7%
Weather at 12pm
67°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
29%
23%
10%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Heavy rain
40% of time
33%
21%
4%
Weather at 3am
50°F
44%
22%
16%
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.
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:
50°F to 61°F
50°F to 67°F
52°F to 68°F
49°F to 65°F
50°F to 67°F
52°F to 70°F
54°F to 70°F
54°F to 63°F
52°F to 67°F
50°F to 65°F
52°F to 70°F
54°F to 70°F
54°F to 70°F
54°F to 70°F
56°F to 72°F
52°F to 74°F
56°F to 63°F
45°F to 58°F
43°F to 65°F
49°F to 68°F
50°F to 68°F
50°F to 67°F
49°F to 65°F
47°F to 70°F
50°F to 72°F
54°F to 70°F
54°F to 67°F
50°F to 68°F
52°F to 70°F
54°F to 72°F
49°F to 72°F
Map: other cities in South Africa in january
Cities near Drakensberg:
| Royal Natal National Park in january | tolerable weather |
| Kokstad in january | tolerable weather |
| Golden Gate Highlands National Park in january | good weather |
| Harrismith in january | good weather |
| Durban in january | good weather |
| Port Shepstone in january | good weather |
| Margate in january | good weather |
| Ballito (Dolphin Coast) in january | good weather |
| The Wild Coast in january | good weather |
| Vryheid in january | tolerable weather |
| Mthatha in january | tolerable weather |
| Port St Johns in january | tolerable weather |
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.