The weather in January in Grahamstown

It's hot in January in Grahamstown with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 20°C.

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Grahamstown. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Grahamstown, Australia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 45°C in 2020, Grahamstown reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 6°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 131 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in January for Grahamstown

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Grahamstown. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Grahamstown New York
Average temperature 33°C 5°C
Max. temperature 35°C 11°C
Min. temperature 14°C -5°C
Total precipitation 131 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 16 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Grahamstown with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 17°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 34°C, with nights around 18°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Grahamstown is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 19°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Grahamstown, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Grahamstown

Temperature in January in Grahamstown over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Grahamstown, Australia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Grahamstown

Total precipitation in January in Grahamstown over the years

Daily UV index in January in Grahamstown

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Grahamstown, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Grahamstown by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Grahamstown. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.