Polokwane
January
Weather in Polokwane for January 2026
Your guide to Polokwane weather in January - trends and predictions
In general, the average temperature in Polokwane at the beginning of January is 27.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 29 °C by the end of January.
Polokwane in January brings notable rainfall, with an average of 20 rainy days and a total precipitation of 168.5 mm.
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11
Dry days
20
Rainy days
0
Snow days
27°/17°
Temperatures
19 km/h
Avg max wind
68 %
Avg humidity
Polokwane Weather January
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| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  28° | 2  28° | 3 27° | 4 28° | |||
| 5 29° | 6  25° | 7 25° | 8 25° | 9 22° | 10 26° | 11 25° |
| 12 24° | 13 20° | 14  24° | 15 29° | 16 23° | 17 21° | 18 27° |
| 19  29° | 20  29° | 21 26° | 22 27° | 23 29° | 24 30° | 25 29° |
| 26 29° | 27 28° | 28 28° | 29 28° | 30 30° | 31 31° |
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Temperatures trend during January in Polokwane
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January weather day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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| 1 Jan. | Patchy light drizzle | 28° /20° | 1.5 mm | 9 | |
| 2 Jan. | Light rain shower | 28° /18° | 16.1 mm | 9 | |
| 3 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 27° /18° | 4.1 mm | 9 | |
| 4 Jan. | Light rain shower | 28° /19° | 3.2 mm | 9 | |
| 5 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /19° | 3.7 mm | 9 | |
| 6 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 25° /19° | 24.8 mm | 9 | |
| 7 Jan. | Patchy light rain | 25° /18° | 4.2 mm | 9 | |
| 8 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 25° /18° | 16.2 mm | 9 | |
| 9 Jan. | Light rain shower | 22° /17° | 3.5 mm | 8 | |
| 10 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 26° /17° | 3 mm | 9 | |
| 11 Jan. | Light rain shower | 25° /18° | 10.5 mm | 8 | |
| 12 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 24° /18° | 31.2 mm | 8 | |
| 13 Jan. | Light rain shower | 20° /17° | 38.7 mm | 8 | |
| 14 Jan. | Fog | 24° /16° | 0.7 mm | 8 | |
| 15 Jan. | Mist | 29° /16° | 0.3 mm | 9 | |
| 16 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 23° /16° | 1.9 mm | 8 | |
| 17 Jan. | Light rain shower | 21° /15° | 1.9 mm | 8 | |
| 18 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 27° /14° | 1.1 mm | 9 | |
| 19 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 29° /18° | 0 mm | 10 | |
| 20 Jan. | Sunny | 29° /17° | 0 mm | 10 | |
| 21 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 26° /16° | 0 mm | 10 | |
| 22 Jan. | Sunny | 27° /14° | 0 mm | 10 | |
| 23 Jan. | Sunny | 29° /15° | 0 mm | 10 | |
| 24 Jan. | Sunny | 30° /17° | 1 mm | 11 | |
| 25 Jan. | Sunny | 29° /16° | 0 mm | 10 | |
| 26 Jan. | Sunny | 29° /15° | 0 mm | 10 | |
| 27 Jan. | Sunny | 28° /15° | 0 mm | 10 | |
| 28 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 28° /15° | 0 mm | 10 | |
| 29 Jan. | Sunny | 28° /14° | 0 mm | 10 | |
| 30 Jan. | Sunny | 30° /15° | 0 mm | 11 | |
| 31 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 31° /18° | 0.8 mm | 10 | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Polokwane 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 Polokwane forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
Polokwane in January - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Polokwane during January?
During January, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 27° and lows near 17°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.
How much rainfall should be expected in Polokwane during January?
Significant rainfall exceeding 168.5 mm is expected in Polokwane during January, occurring over more than 20 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
What are the typical wind conditions in Polokwane during January?
The average wind speed in Polokwane during January is 19 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
January rainfall patterns in Polokwane
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UV exposure in Polokwane during January
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