Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Polokwane, South Africa in January
Weather score71Very good
Very 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 108mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
108mm
Sun
8.3h
Weather score
71
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 108mm, 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 Polokwane, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January27°C average high
January is one of Polokwane'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
January108mm average rain
January is one of Polokwane'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
January8.3 hours average sun
January is below Polokwane's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsMay and July to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
January71 weather score
January scores above Polokwane's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and September to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
