January weather forecast
Mthatha, South Africa

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Weather in January

A taste of the hot season begins to be felt in Mthatha, South Africa in January. There are high temperature averages that rise up to 27°C (80.6°F), indeed this period witnesses the hottest weather for the entire year. Yet, the warm weather doesn't push away the rain; rainfall significantly marks these times. The bright sun often shares the sky with clouds, bringing relatively shorter daylight hours. People accustomed to milder climates might find the weather a bit challenging during the first month of the year.

Temperature

Mthatha's warmest months, January, February and December, record an average high-temperature of 27°C (80.6°F).

Rainfall

In Mthatha, during January, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 87mm (3.43") of precipitation. In Mthatha, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114 days and collects up to 650mm (25.59") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Mthatha, the average length of the day in January is 13h and 56min.
On the first day of January in Mthatha, sunrise is at 05:03 and sunset at 19:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 19:07 SAST.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the hottest in Mthatha?

In Mthatha, South Africa, the months of January, February and December are known for the peak temperatures, reaching an average high of 27°C (80.6°F).

What are the temperatures in Mthatha in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Mthatha, is 27°C (80.6°F), while the low-temperature averages to 16°C (60.8°F).

How many days does it rain in January in Mthatha?

In Mthatha, in January, during 15 rainfall days, 87mm (3.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Mthatha have in January?

In January, the average day length in Mthatha is 13h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Mthatha?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:03 and sunset at 19:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 19:07 SAST.
Average rainfall days
Average daylight

Average temperature in January
Mthatha, South Africa

Average temperature in January - Mthatha, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in January: 27°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January, February and December (27°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (21°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (16°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are June and July (4°C).

Average rainfall in January
Mthatha, South Africa

Average rainfall in January - Mthatha, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in January: 87mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (89mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (11mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Mthatha, South Africa

Average rainfall days in January - Mthatha, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in January: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (15 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and July (3 days).

Average daylight in January
Mthatha, South Africa

Average daylight in January - Mthatha, South Africa
  • Average daylight in January: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

Mthatha, South Africa

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