Pietermaritzburg in January
6.5out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C. Very wet: about 18 rainy days.
27°CAvg high
17°CAvg low
18Rainy days (134 mm)
13:42 hDaylight
05:17Sunrise · 18:59 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C
- Very wet: about 18 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?
Rain in January varies a lot between years (±3.5 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 | 27°C | 17°C | 134 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.5 |
| February | 27°C | 17°C | 113 mm | 15 | – | – | 7.0 |
| March | 26°C | 16°C | 96 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.1 |
| April | 24°C | 13°C | 58 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| May | 23°C | 10°C | 29 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| June | 21°C | 7°C | 20 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.5 |
| July | 21°C | 7°C | 29 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.5 |
| August | 23°C | 9°C | 32 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| September | 24°C | 11°C | 56 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| October | 24°C | 13°C | 93 mm | 15 | – | – | 7.0 |
| November | 25°C | 14°C | 116 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.6 |
| December | 26°C | 16°C | 129 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Pietermaritzburg in January?
Daytime highs average 27°C and nights about 17°C.
When is the best time to visit Pietermaritzburg?
The best months are June, July, May, August.