Postmasburg Weather in January

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

The climate in Postmasburg during January can be summarized as hot and reasonably dry.

January is in the summer in Postmasburg and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

Postmasburg weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 32.7°C 90.9°F
Nightly temperature 17.5°C 63.5°F
Average temperature 25.1°C 77.2°F
Daily sunshine 11.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 47 mm 1.8 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 22°C 71.6°F
Humidity 40%
Windspeed 9.4kph 6 mph

On average January is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Postmasburg with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Postmasburg

Postmasburg average temperature in January

January rainfall

Postmasburg average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Postmasburg 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 Postmasburg in January 2025.

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Postmasburg weather stats

Postmasburg weather statistics
Hottest month: January 32.3°C 90.1°F
Driest month: July 5mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: August 10.7hrs
Coldest month: June 17.8°C 64°F
Wettest month: March 67mm 2.6ins
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