Temperatures in January
It's hot in January in Mapungubwe National Park with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 22°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Mapungubwe National Park in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Mapungubwe National Park with hot temperatures, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights close to 21°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around 33°C, with nights close to 20°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Mapungubwe National Park will be around 33°C, with nights close to 21°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 86 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance is 32% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Mapungubwe National Park. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Mapungubwe National Park in January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
35°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
86 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 9 days | |
December
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Mapungubwe National Park?
January is a great month to be in Mapungubwe National Park for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Mapungubwe National Park in January
With 43°C, Mapungubwe National Park hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 11°C to a high of 28°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Mapungubwe National Park
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Mapungubwe National Park, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Mapungubwe National Park
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Mapungubwe National Park, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 10 days of rain in Mapungubwe National Park.
Daily UV Index in January in Mapungubwe National Park
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Mapungubwe National Park, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Mapungubwe National Park Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Mapungubwe National Park, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Mapungubwe National Park Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Mapungubwe National Park, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Mapungubwe National Park
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Mapungubwe National Park. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Mapungubwe National Park by Month
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