South AfricaThe weather in January in Upington
It's hot in January in Upington with an average temperature of 37°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 33°C to a high of 40°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 24°C.
Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Upington. The average temperature of 37°C this month is uncomfortably hot, and 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 Upington, 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 45°C in 2016, Upington reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 13°C to a highest value of 29°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 125 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in January for Upington
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Upington. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Upington | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 37°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 40°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 18°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 125 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 11 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Upington with hot temps, averaging around 39°C during the day and nights around 22°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 37°C, with nights around 22°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 Upington is around 36°C, while nighttime temps are about 21°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 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 Upington, 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 Upington
Temperature in January in Upington over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Upington, 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 Upington
Total precipitation in January in Upington over the years
Daily UV index in January in Upington
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Upington, 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 Upington by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Upington. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.