Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
86°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi
South Africa · Africa
Hot days and plenty of sun.
Some tradeoffs
Warm nights can feel muggy.
Daytime high
86°F
Lows around 69°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
10 h/day
Air feel
Humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 12 wet days, more than in most months.
39%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
10.1 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
73%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 84° and nights feel near 73°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
43%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
8 mphJanuary Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 82°F, easing to about 75°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning79°F
Rain23%
Cloud61%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityModerate
Midday84°F
Rain25%
Cloud62%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon81°F
Rain20%
Cloud63%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening75°F
Rain16%
Cloud62%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86 | 69 | 5.1 | 12 | 10.1 | 73 |
| Feb | 84 | 70 | 4.6 | 14 | 10.1 | 75 |
| Mar | 84 | 68 | 3.1 | 10 | 10.1 | 75 |
| Apr | 80 | 63 | 3.9 | 10 | 9.4 | 74 |
| May | 78 | 58 | 1.8 | 5 | 9.6 | 72 |
| Jun | 75 | 54 | 0.8 | 3 | 9.4 | 67 |
| Jul | 75 | 54 | 0.4 | 2 | 9.3 | 66 |
| Aug | 78 | 57 | 0.5 | 3 | 9.2 | 66 |
| Sep | 79 | 60 | 1.8 | 8 | 9.2 | 68 |
| Oct | 78 | 62 | 2.9 | 10 | 8.5 | 71 |
| Nov | 81 | 65 | 3.3 | 9 | 8.7 | 72 |
| Dec | 83 | 68 | 5.0 | 17 | 9.6 | 73 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
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