South AfricaThe weather in January in KwaZulu-Natal
It's warm in January in KwaZulu-Natal with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 20°C.
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Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. 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 38°C in 2023, KwaZulu-Natal reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 10°C to a highest value of 23°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 101 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in January for KwaZulu-Natal
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in KwaZulu-Natal. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| KwaZulu-Natal | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 29°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 32°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 17°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 101 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 13 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in KwaZulu-Natal with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 19°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 30°C, with nights around 19°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 KwaZulu-Natal is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 19°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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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 KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in KwaZulu-Natal
Temperature in January in KwaZulu-Natal over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. 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 KwaZulu-Natal
Total precipitation in January in KwaZulu-Natal over the years
Daily UV index in January in KwaZulu-Natal
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in KwaZulu-Natal, 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 KwaZulu-Natal by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for KwaZulu-Natal. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.