Pietermaritzburg
January
Weather in Pietermaritzburg for January 2025
Your guide to Pietermaritzburg weather in January - trends and predictions
In general, the average temperature in Pietermaritzburg at the beginning of January is 24.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 27.6 °C by the end of January.
Pietermaritzburg experiences an exceptionally high level of rainfall in January, with more than 24 rainy days on average.
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5
Dry days
26
Rainy days
0
Snow days
24°/14°
Temperatures
14 km/h
Avg max wind
87 %
Avg humidity
Pietermaritzburg in January average weather
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| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  23° | 2 19° | 3  24° | 4 23° | 5 23° | ||
| 6 31° | 7 27° | 8 18° | 9 23° | 10 25° | 11 22° | 12  28° |
| 13 28° | 14 31° | 15 25° | 16 20° | 17  17° | 18 17° | 19 20° |
| 20  24° | 21 25° | 22 25° | 23 22° | 24 20° | 25 24° | 26  28° |
| 27 29° | 28 31° | 29 29° | 30 26° | 31 26° |
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Temperatures trend during January in Pietermaritzburg
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January weather day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan. | Light rain shower | 23° /14° | 10.1 mm | 8 | |
| 2 Jan. | Light rain shower | 19° /15° | 3.3 mm | 7 | |
| 3 Jan. | Patchy light rain with thunder | 24° /15° | 10.1 mm | 8 | |
| 4 Jan. | Light rain shower | 23° /14° | 3.6 mm | 8 | |
| 5 Jan. | Light rain shower | 23° /14° | 5.4 mm | 8 | |
| 6 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 31° /14° | 1.8 mm | 10 | |
| 7 Jan. | Light rain shower | 27° /17° | 6.1 mm | 9 | |
| 8 Jan. | Light rain shower | 18° /15° | 34.2 mm | 7 | |
| 9 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 23° /14° | 2.2 mm | 8 | |
| 10 Jan. | Light rain shower | 25° /16° | 13.7 mm | 9 | |
| 11 Jan. | Light rain shower | 22° /17° | 15.8 mm | 8 | |
| 12 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain with thunder | 28° /15° | 16.5 mm | 9 | |
| 13 Jan. | Patchy light rain with thunder | 28° /15° | 3.2 mm | 9 | |
| 14 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain with thunder | 31° /16° | 5.9 mm | 10 | |
| 15 Jan. | Light rain shower | 25° /17° | 7.6 mm | 9 | |
| 16 Jan. | Light rain shower | 20° /16° | 6.3 mm | 8 | |
| 17 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 17° /12° | 26.5 mm | 7 | |
| 18 Jan. | Light rain shower | 17° /11° | 4.4 mm | 7 | |
| 19 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 20° /9° | 0.1 mm | 8 | |
| 20 Jan. | Mist | 24° /11° | 0 mm | 8 | |
| 21 Jan. | Mist | 25° /12° | 0 mm | 9 | |
| 22 Jan. | Light rain shower | 25° /15° | 1 mm | 9 | |
| 23 Jan. | Light rain shower | 22° /15° | 3.8 mm | 8 | |
| 24 Jan. | Fog | 20° /12° | 0.5 mm | 8 | |
| 25 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 24° /11° | 0 mm | 8 | |
| 26 Jan. | Sunny | 28° /13° | 0 mm | 10 | |
| 27 Jan. | Light rain shower | 29° /16° | 1.9 mm | 9 | |
| 28 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain with thunder | 31° /16° | 18.3 mm | 10 | |
| 29 Jan. | Patchy light rain with thunder | 29° /16° | 1.8 mm | 9 | |
| 30 Jan. | Light rain shower | 26° /16° | 1.3 mm | 9 | |
| 31 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 26° /17° | 0.4 mm | 9 | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Pietermaritzburg in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Pietermaritzburg forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
Pietermaritzburg in January - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Pietermaritzburg during January?
Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 24° and cooler nights around 14°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.
How much rainfall should be expected in Pietermaritzburg during January?
Significant rainfall exceeding 205.9 mm is expected in Pietermaritzburg during January, occurring over more than 26 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
What are the typical wind conditions in Pietermaritzburg during January?
The average wind speed in Pietermaritzburg during January is 14 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
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