Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
82°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Pretoria
South Africa · Africa
Warm days and some sun.
Good overall
Some afternoons can feel hot.
Daytime high
82°F
Lows around 64°F
Rain
Rainy spells
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent, but usually comes in brief, on-and-off spells. About 15 wet days, the highest monthly average.
48%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.5 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
LowJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 81° and nights feel near 65°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
48%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
6 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 80°F, easing to about 74°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning72°F
Rain23%
Cloud52%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday81°F
Rain27%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon80°F
Rain24%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening74°F
Rain23%
Cloud55%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82 | 64 | 4.5 | 15 | 11.5 | 67 |
| Feb | 83 | 64 | 4.0 | 12 | 11.2 | 66 |
| Mar | 80 | 62 | 3.1 | 10 | 10.6 | 66 |
| Apr | 76 | 55 | 1.9 | 7 | 10.3 | 66 |
| May | 73 | 49 | 0.7 | 3 | 9.8 | 57 |
| Jun | 69 | 43 | 0.3 | 1 | 9.8 | 53 |
| Jul | 68 | 42 | 0.1 | 1 | 10.0 | 48 |
| Aug | 74 | 48 | 0.3 | 1 | 10.5 | 43 |
| Sep | 80 | 55 | 0.7 | 3 | 11.2 | 42 |
| Oct | 82 | 58 | 2.4 | 8 | 11.2 | 51 |
| Nov | 82 | 61 | 3.6 | 12 | 11.1 | 60 |
| Dec | 82 | 63 | 4.5 | 15 | 11.6 | 66 |
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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