Kakamas Weather in January

What's the weather like in Kakamas (Northern Cape) in January 2026?

The climate in Kakamas during January can be summarized as very hot and dry.

January is in the summer in Kakamas and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 37°C (98°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

Kakamas weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 36.5°C 97.6°F
Nightly temperature 19.8°C 67.6°F
Average temperature 28.1°C 82.6°F
Daily sunshine 12.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 15 mm 0.6 ins
Rainy days 2 days
Sea temperature 20.4°C 68.8°F
Humidity 33%
Windspeed 10.8kph 7 mph

On average January is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kakamas with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.6 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Kakamas

Kakamas average temperature in January

January rainfall

Kakamas average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Kakamas 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 Kakamas in January 2025.

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Kakamas weather stats

Kakamas weather statistics
Hottest month: January 36.1°C 97°F
Driest month: July 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: August 10.5hrs
Coldest month: July 20.6°C 69.1°F
Wettest month: March 28mm 1.1ins
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