Piet Retief in January
6.4out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C. Very wet: about 18 rainy days.
26°CAvg high
15°CAvg low
18Rainy days (145 mm)
13:32 hDaylight
05:20Sunrise · 18:52 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C
- Very wet: about 18 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in January varies a lot between years (±3.2 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. 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 | 26°C | 15°C | 145 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.4 |
| February | 26°C | 16°C | 117 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.1 |
| March | 25°C | 14°C | 103 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| April | 23°C | 11°C | 48 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.1 |
| May | 22°C | 8°C | 18 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.6 |
| June | 20°C | 5°C | 11 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.4 |
| July | 20°C | 5°C | 12 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.5 |
| August | 22°C | 7°C | 21 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
| September | 24°C | 10°C | 39 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| October | 24°C | 12°C | 96 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| November | 25°C | 13°C | 132 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.6 |
| December | 26°C | 15°C | 155 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.2 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Piet Retief in January?
Daytime highs average 26°C and nights about 15°C.
When is the best time to visit Piet Retief?
The best months are May, August, July, June.