South AfricaThe weather in January in Madras
It's warm in January in Madras with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 19°C.
Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Madras. 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 Madras, 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 40°C in 2016, Madras reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 7°C to a highest value of 23°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 186 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in January for Madras
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Madras. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Madras | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 29°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 31°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 17°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 186 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 20 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Madras with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 19°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 30°C, with nights around 19°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Madras is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 19°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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 Madras, 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 Madras
Temperature in January in Madras over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Madras, 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 Madras
Total precipitation in January in Madras over the years
Daily UV index in January in Madras
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Madras, 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 Madras by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Madras. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.