Sierra LeoneThe weather in January in Southern
It's hot in January in Southern with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 33°C to a high of 36°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 23°C.
January is a good month to be in Southern 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 Southern, Sierra Leone. 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 39°C in 2023, Southern reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 16°C to a highest value of 25°C.
Rainfall amount
According to weather history, there is only 8,8 mm of precipitation in January. The wind speed is around 2 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in January for Southern
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Southern. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Southern | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 34°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 36°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 21°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 8,8 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 3 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Southern with hot temps, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights around 22°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 35°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 Southern is around 35°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 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 Southern, Sierra Leone. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Southern
Temperature in January in Southern over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Southern, Sierra Leone. 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 Southern
Total precipitation in January in Southern over the years
Daily UV index in January in Southern
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Southern, 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 Southern by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Southern. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.