Hot
Average highs reach 36°C, so days can feel very hot.
January verdict
Upington, South Africa in January
Weather score84Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 36°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 24mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
36°C
Rain
24mm
Sun
11h
Weather score
84
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 24mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Upington, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January36°C average high
January is one of Upington'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
January24mm average rain
January is wetter than Upington's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary and April to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January11 hours average sun
January is brighter than Upington'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
January84 weather score
January scores above Upington's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsMarch and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
