The climate in Kruger National Park during January can be summarized as hot and a little damp.
January is in the summer in Kruger National Park and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 33.3°C 91.9°F |
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Nightly temperature | 21.4°C 70.4°F |
Average temperature | 27.3°C 81.1°F |
Daily sunshine | 9 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 82 mm 3.2 ins |
Rainy days | 7 days |
Sea temperature | 26.2°C 79.2°F |
Humidity | 68% |
Windspeed | 6.8kph 4 mph |
On average January is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kruger National Park with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Kruger National Park in January 2025.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | January | 33°C 91.4°F |
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Driest month: | June | 6mm 0.2ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 9.5hrs |
Coldest month: | June | 25.2°C 77.4°F |
Wettest month: | December | 87mm 3.4ins |