Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in January
Weather score66Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 131mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
131mm
Sun
8.3h
Weather score
66
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 131mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January27°C average high
January is one of Johannesburg's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and October to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January131mm average rain
January is one of Johannesburg's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsMay to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January8.3 hours average sun
January is below Johannesburg's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJuly to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
January66 weather score
January scores above Johannesburg's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and September to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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