Hot
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot.
January verdict
Kruger National Park, South Africa in January
Weather score72Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 82mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
34°C
Rain
82mm
Sun
8.7h
Weather score
72
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 82mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kruger National Park, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January34°C average high
January is one of Kruger National Park's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January82mm average rain
January is one of Kruger National Park's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsApril to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January8.7 hours average sun
January is part of a consistently bright year-round pattern, so sunny days are a steady part of the climate.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Weather score
January72 weather score
January scores below Kruger National Park's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsMarch to May and August to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
