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Johannesburg weather in January

Weather in Johannesburg: January

Average day temperature: 81.9°F
Average night temperature: 64.3°F
Number of sunny days: 19 days
Day length: 13.3 - 13.7 hours
Number of rainy days: 6 days
Precipitation totals: 3.0 in.

Air temperature in January, °F

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2026
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The highest day temperature during January of 2026 was 87°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 56°F. Daily and nightly averages during January were 80.8°F and 62.9°F.

Sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days

Mostly all days in January are sunny but cloudy days are also possible.

Precipitation total in January, in.

Precipitation total value in Johannesburg in January is 2.7 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.

Wind speed in January, mph

The average wind speed value in January is 6.6 mph

Average sunny hours

This chart shows average number of hours during the day when sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day. The average number of sunny hours in January is: 9.4.

Best time for vacation in Johannesburg

Sunniest months:
May 29 days
August 29 days
July 29 days
Warmest months:
January 81.9 °F
February 81.0 °F
December 80.3 °F
Coldest months:
June 62.7 °F
July 62.9 °F
August 68.9 °F
Rainiest months:
January 6 days
December 6 days
February 5 days
Windiest months:
November 8.4 mph
October 8.3 mph
September 8.1 mph

Johannesburg on a weather map

Johannesburg
+66°F
S 9 mph
Feels like: +66°F
Precip.: 0%
Places in South Africa:
Name
°F
+73°F
+66°F
+72°F
+68°F
+66°F
+57°F
24 Hours Forecast
Johannesburg
Local time: 03:22
February 05, thursday
0600
63°F
S
6 mph
0900
73°F
SE
4 mph
1200
86°F
S
3 mph
1500
90°F
S
4 mph
1800
86°F
S
11 mph
2100
77°F
S
10 mph
February 06, friday
0000
70°F
S
11 mph
0300
66°F
S
9 mph
Units of measurement: °C / °F