Harrismith Weather in January

What's the weather like in Harrismith (Free State) in January 2024?

The climate in Harrismith during January can be summarized as warm and wet.

January is in the summer in Harrismith and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

Harrismith weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 26.6°C 79.9°F
Nightly temperature 13.4°C 56.1°F
Average temperature 20°C 68°F
Daily sunshine 8.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 130 mm 5.1 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 25.1°C 77.2°F
Humidity 66%
Windspeed 8.3kph 5 mph

On average January is the wettest month of the year in Harrismith with around 130mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Harrismith

Harrismith average temperature in January

January rainfall

Harrismith average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Harrismith average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Harrismith in January 2024.

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Harrismith weather stats

Harrismith weather statistics
Hottest month: January 26.3°C 79.3°F
Driest month: July 8mm 0.3ins
Sunniest month: July 9.5hrs
Coldest month: June 15.8°C 60.4°F
Wettest month: January 130mm 5.1ins
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