Temperatures in January
It's hot in January in Upington with an average temperature of 37°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 33°C to a high of 40°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 24°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Upington 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 Upington with hot temperatures, averaging around 39°C during the day and nights close to 22°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around 37°C, with nights close to 22°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Upington will be around 36°C, with nights close to 21°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 125 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The precipitation chance averages 15% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Upington. 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.
Upington in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
37°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
40°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
33°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
125 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
5 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 Upington?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Upington. The average temperature of 37°C this month is uncomfortably hot, and there’s too much chance of rain.
Temperature records for Upington in January
With 45°C, Upington hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 13°C to a high of 29°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Upington
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Upington, 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 Upington
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Upington, 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 5 days of rain in Upington.
Daily UV Index in January in Upington
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Upington, 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 Upington Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Upington, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Upington Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Upington, 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 Upington
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Upington. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Upington by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Upington. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
