Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
January verdict
Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park, South Africa in January
Weather score45Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 175mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
175mm
Sun
7.3h
Weather score
45
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 175mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January24°C average high
January is one of Ukhahlamba Drakensberg 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
January175mm average rain
January is one of Ukhahlamba Drakensberg 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
January7.3 hours average sun
January is below Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
January45 weather score
January is close to Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park's usual weather score, with limited month-to-month change.
Best weather monthsAll year
The weather score stays consistently strong through the year.
