Mpumalanga in January
6.9out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C. Very wet: about 15 rainy days.
27°CAvg high
19°CAvg low
15Rainy days (101 mm)
13:43 hDaylight
05:15Sunrise · 18:58 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C
- Very wet: about 15 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C | 19°C | 101 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.9 |
| February | 28°C | 20°C | 88 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| March | 27°C | 19°C | 87 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| April | 26°C | 16°C | 60 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| May | 25°C | 13°C | 33 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| June | 23°C | 10°C | 22 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
| July | 23°C | 10°C | 33 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.5 |
| August | 24°C | 12°C | 30 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| September | 24°C | 14°C | 58 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| October | 24°C | 15°C | 88 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.2 |
| November | 25°C | 17°C | 100 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.1 |
| December | 26°C | 18°C | 102 mm | 15 | – | – | 7.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Mpumalanga in January?
Daytime highs average 27°C and nights about 19°C.
When is the best time to visit Mpumalanga?
The best months are June, July, May, August.