Weather in January
Despite being in the middle of summer, Soweto experiences a significant amount of rainfall in January. The weather remains predominantly hot during the day while the evenings cool down considerably. The heat, paired with the recorded high of 26.4°C (79.5°F) and 136mm (5.35") of rain, attest to this. Interestingly, the substantial rainfall does not hamper the generous daylight hours. The beginning of the year in Soweto presents a blend of scorching sun, abundant rainfall, and relatively cool nights.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 19:04. On the last day of January, in Soweto, South Africa, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 19:01 SAST.
Temperature
January, with an average high of 26.4°C (79.5°F) and a low of 14.4°C (57.9°F), signifies the warmest month of the year in Soweto.Rainfall
January is the month with the most rainfall, with 136mm (5.35") of accumulated precipitation.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 13h and 34min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 19:04. On the last day of January, in Soweto, South Africa, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 19:01 SAST.
Updated: Jan 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
What are the warmest months in Soweto?
January is Soweto's warmest month, registering average high temperatures of 26.4°C (79.5°F) and lows of 14.4°C (57.9°F).
What is the temperature in January in Soweto?
The average high-temperature, in January, in Soweto, is 26.4°C (79.5°F), while the average low-temperature is 14.4°C (57.9°F).
What is the rainiest month in Soweto?
January is the month with the most rainfall in Soweto, South Africa, with 136mm (5.35") of accumulated precipitation.
How much does it rain in Soweto in January?
During January, Soweto regularly aggregates up to 136mm (5.35") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in January in Soweto?
The average day length in January in Soweto is 13h and 34min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Soweto?
On the first day of January in Soweto, South Africa, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 19:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 19:01 SAST.
Average temperature in January
Soweto, South Africa
- Average high temperature in January: 26.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (26.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (16.9°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 14.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (14.4°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are June and July (1.2°C).
Average rainfall in January
Soweto, South Africa
- Average rainfall in January: 136mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (136mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (7mm).
Average daylight in January
Soweto, South Africa
- Average daylight in January: 13h and 4min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).
Soweto, South Africa
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