January weather forecastTsau, Botswana

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Tsau, Botswana, is another tropical summer month, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.8°C (71.2°F) and max 31.5°C (88.7°F).

Temperature

As December transitions into January, Tsau records an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.5°C (88.7°F), showing a gentle shift from the preceding month. Tsau's average low-temperature for the month of January records at a pleasant 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Heat index

In January, the heat index is appraised at a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Special measures are necessary to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity could result in heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to 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.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Tsau is 60%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 20.1 days and typically aggregates up to 96mm (3.78") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Tsau is 13h and 11min.
On the first day of January in Tsau, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 19:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 19:13 CAT.

Sunshine

In Tsau, Botswana, the average sunshine in January is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Tsau are January, September, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in January translates into the following instructions:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.