Hot
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot.
January verdict
Northern Cape, South Africa in January
Weather score88Excellent
Excellent for holiday weather
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 12h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 30mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
34°C
Rain
30mm
Sun
12h
Weather score
88
Excellent
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 30mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 12h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Northern Cape, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January34°C average high
January is one of Northern Cape's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January30mm average rain
January sits near Northern Cape's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary and April to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January12 hours average sun
January is brighter than Northern Cape's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
January88 weather score
January scores above Northern Cape's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
