Temperatures in January
It's hot in January in Pretoria with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 16°C and 19°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Pretoria 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 Pretoria with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 18°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature rises to around 31°C, with nights close to 18°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Pretoria will be around 30°C, with nights close to 18°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 111 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 40% per day this month. 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 Pretoria. 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.
Pretoria in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
28°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
111 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
12 days | 9 days | |
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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 Pretoria?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Pretoria. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Pretoria in January
With 41°C, Pretoria hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 8°C to a high of 22°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Pretoria
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Pretoria, 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 Pretoria
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Pretoria, 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 12 days of rain in Pretoria.
Daily UV Index in January in Pretoria
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Pretoria, 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 Pretoria Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Pretoria, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Pretoria Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Pretoria, 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 Pretoria
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Pretoria. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Pretoria by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Pretoria. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
