January weather forecastRakotoane, Lesotho

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Rakotoane, Lesotho, is another refreshing summer month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 19.7°C (67.5°F) and an average low of 9.3°C (48.7°F).

Temperature

January, recording an average high temperature of 19.7°C (67.5°F) and a low temperature of 9.3°C (48.7°F), is Rakotoane's warmest month.

Humidity

In Rakotoane, Lesotho, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Rakotoane, Lesotho, is January, when the rain falls for 24.3 days and typically aggregates up to 131mm (5.16") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Rakotoane, Lesotho, snow does not fall in January through March and December.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 13h and 45min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:10 and sunset at 19:08. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 19:03 SAST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 10.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Rakotoane are January through March, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

With its average high temperature of 19.7°C (67.5°F) and a low of 9.3°C (48.7°F), January is regarded as the warmest month in Rakotoane, Lesotho.

An average high-temperature, in January, in Rakotoane, is 19.7°C (67.5°F) and the average low-temperature is 9.3°C (48.7°F).

In January, the average relative humidity is 72%.

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 24.3 days and accumulates 131mm (5.16") of precipitation.

In Rakotoane, during January, the rain falls for 24.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 131mm (5.16") of precipitation.

January through March and December are months without snowfall in Rakotoane.

In January, the average day length in Rakotoane, Lesotho, is 13h and 45min.

On the first day of January in Rakotoane, Lesotho, sunrise is at 05:10 and sunset at 19:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 19:03 SAST.

The average sunshine duration in January in Rakotoane, Lesotho, is 10.8h.

January through March, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Rakotoane, Lesotho.

In Rakotoane, Lesotho, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Rakotoane, Lesotho

  • Average high temperature in January: 19.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (19.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (9.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-1.4°C).

Average pressure in January
Rakotoane, Lesotho

  • Average pressure in January: 1014.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1014.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Rakotoane, Lesotho

  • Average wind speed in January: 6.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (10.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in January
Rakotoane, Lesotho

  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (42%).

Average rainfall in January
Rakotoane, Lesotho

  • Average rainfall in January: 131mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (131mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (3mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Rakotoane, Lesotho

  • Average rainfall days in January: 24.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Rakotoane, Lesotho

  • Average snowfall in January: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is April (45mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Rakotoane, Lesotho

  • Average snowfall days in January: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February and December (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Rakotoane, Lesotho

  • Average daylight in January: 13h and 48min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 10h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Rakotoane, Lesotho

  • Average sunshine days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (3.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Rakotoane, Lesotho

  • Average UV index in January: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, August, October, November and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are May and July (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Rakotoane, Lesotho

  • Average cloud cover in January: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in January
Rakotoane, Lesotho

  • Average visibility in January: 9km

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