January weather forecast
Lewisham, South Africa

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Lewisham, South Africa, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature ranging between max 27.3°C (81.1°F) and min 16.5°C (61.7°F).

Temperature

The yearly peak temperatures occur in January and December, averaging a high-temperature of 27.3°C (81.1°F).

Heat index

January's mean heat index is calculated to be 29°C (84.2°F). Remaining active during long-lasting exposure could cause fatigue, leading to heat cramps.
It is important to note that the heat index values are for shaded areas and light wind scenarios. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Lewisham, South Africa, are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 64%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.8 days and accumulates 90mm (3.54") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Lewisham is 13h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 19:04. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 19:01 SAST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 11.4h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Lewisham. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in January translates into the following instructions:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the hottest in Lewisham?

In Lewisham, the warmest period comes during January and December, when the average high-temperature touches 27.3°C (81.1°F).

What is the usual temperature for Lewisham in January?

In Lewisham, 27.3°C (81.1°F) is the average high-temperature and 16.5°C (61.7°F) is the average low-temperature during January. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in January is calculated to be 29°C (84.2°F).

What is the most humid month in Lewisham?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 64%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January in Lewisham?

In January, the average relative humidity in Lewisham, South Africa, is 64%.

What is the rainiest month in Lewisham?

The month with the most rainfall in Lewisham, South Africa, is January, when the rain falls for 19.8 days and typically aggregates up to 90mm (3.54") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Lewisham?

In Lewisham, during January, the rain falls for 19.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 90mm (3.54") of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in January in Lewisham?

The average day length in January in Lewisham, South Africa, is 13h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Lewisham?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 19:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 19:01 SAST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Lewisham?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 11.4h.

When is the highest UV index in Lewisham?

The months with the highest UV index in Lewisham are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Lewisham?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Lewisham, South Africa, is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in January
Lewisham, South Africa

Average temperature in January - Lewisham, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and December (27.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (17.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (16.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.1°C).

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Average pressure in January
Lewisham, South Africa

Average pressure in January - Lewisham, South Africa
  • Average pressure in January: 1012.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Lewisham, South Africa

Average wind speed in January - Lewisham, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.8km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Lewisham, South Africa

Average humidity in January - Lewisham, South Africa
  • Average humidity in January: 64%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (34%).

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Average rainfall in January
Lewisham, South Africa

Average rainfall in January - Lewisham, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in January: 90mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (90mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Lewisham, South Africa

Average rainfall days in January - Lewisham, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in January: 19.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.2 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Lewisham, South Africa

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lewisham, South Africa
  • Average daylight in January: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 11h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Lewisham, South Africa

Average sunshine days in January - Lewisham, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (8.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Lewisham, South Africa

Average UV index in January - Lewisham, South Africa
  • Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in January
Lewisham, South Africa

Average cloud cover in January - Lewisham, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in January: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 5).

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Average visibility in January
Lewisham, South Africa

Average visibility in January - Lewisham, South Africa
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (9km).

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