Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
87°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Phinda Private Game Reserve
South Africa · Africa
Hot days and some sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Good overall
Daytime high
87°F
Lows around 72°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 13 wet days, the highest monthly average.
42%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
10.3 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
84%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 88° and nights feel near 77°.
CoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
38%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 84°F, easing to about 78°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning81°F
Feels 84°F
Rain28%
Cloud65%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday87°F
Feels 89°F
Rain28%
Cloud62%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon84°F
Rain20%
Cloud59%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening78°F
Feels 81°F
Rain16%
Cloud59%
Humid airVery high
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 | 87 | 72 | 4.1 | 13 | 10.3 | 75 |
| Feb | 88 | 73 | 3.6 | 12 | 10.3 | 76 |
| Mar | 87 | 71 | 3.4 | 11 | 10.2 | 76 |
| Apr | 83 | 67 | 2.2 | 8 | 9.6 | 76 |
| May | 81 | 62 | 1.1 | 5 | 9.6 | 74 |
| Jun | 78 | 57 | 0.8 | 3 | 9.5 | 69 |
| Jul | 77 | 57 | 0.7 | 3 | 9.4 | 69 |
| Aug | 80 | 60 | 0.8 | 4 | 9.3 | 68 |
| Sep | 81 | 63 | 1.5 | 5 | 9.3 | 70 |
| Oct | 81 | 65 | 2.4 | 9 | 8.7 | 72 |
| Nov | 83 | 68 | 3.4 | 10 | 9.0 | 73 |
| Dec | 86 | 71 | 3.4 | 12 | 9.8 | 74 |
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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: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology