The weather in January in Kgalagadi

It's hot in January in Kgalagadi with an average temperature of 35°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 34°C to a high of 37°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 24°C.

January is a good month to be in Kgalagadi for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much 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 Kgalagadi, Botswana. 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 44°C in 2016, Kgalagadi reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 12°C to a highest value of 28°C.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 48 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in January for Kgalagadi

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

January weather comparison

  Kgalagadi New York
Average temperature 35°C 5°C
Max. temperature 37°C 11°C
Min. temperature 21°C -5°C
Total precipitation 48 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 8 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Kgalagadi with hot temps, averaging around 36°C during the day and nights around 23°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 37°C, with nights around 23°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Kgalagadi is around 35°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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 Kgalagadi, Botswana. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Kgalagadi

Temperature in January in Kgalagadi over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Kgalagadi, Botswana. 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 Kgalagadi

Total precipitation in January in Kgalagadi over the years

Daily UV index in January in Kgalagadi

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Kgalagadi, 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 Kgalagadi by month

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