Potchefstroom Weather in January

What's the weather like in Potchefstroom (North-West) in January 2024?

The climate in Potchefstroom during January can be summarized as warm and damp.

January is in the summer in Potchefstroom and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

Potchefstroom weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.3°C 84.7°F
Nightly temperature 16.1°C 61°F
Average temperature 22.7°C 72.9°F
Daily sunshine 9.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 110 mm 4.3 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 24.2°C 75.5°F
Humidity 61%
Windspeed 10.1kph 6 mph

On average January is the wettest month of the year in Potchefstroom with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Potchefstroom

Potchefstroom average temperature in January

January rainfall

Potchefstroom average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom in January 2024.

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Potchefstroom weather stats

Potchefstroom weather statistics
Hottest month: January 29°C 84.2°F
Driest month: July 5mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: August 11hrs
Coldest month: June 18.2°C 64.8°F
Wettest month: January 110mm 4.3ins
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