January weather forecastTsoelike, Lesotho

January

Weather in January

January sets the tone for Tsoelike, Lesotho, with its hot and humid conditions making it paramount to keep cool. The weather does not make it easy to get outdoors, but the prolonged daylight definitely serves as an incentive. January records the highest rainfall of 128mm (5.04") throughout the year, blending with the heat to create a moist environment that is characteristic of summer. January offers a switch from the dry season and previews the weather pattern to expect in the first quarter of the year. The high chances of rainfall combined with the warmth makes January suitable for indoor activities to avoid getting caught in the rain.

Temperature

The shift into January uncovers an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 22.5°C (72.5°F), subtly different from the previous month. In January, Tsoelike encounters an average low-temperature of 11.5°C (52.7°F) during the night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Tsoelike, Lesotho, is 76%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 24.1 days and accumulates 128mm (5.04") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Tsoelike, snow does not fall in January through April, November and December.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Tsoelike is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset at 19:09. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 19:04 SAST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 10.4h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Tsoelike, Lesotho. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During January, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.

Frequently asked questions

In Tsoelike, in January, the average high-temperature is 22.5°C (72.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 11.5°C (52.7°F).

The average relative humidity in January in Tsoelike is 76%.

The month with the most rainfall in Tsoelike is January, when the rain falls for 24.1 days and typically aggregates up to 128mm (5.04") of precipitation.

In Tsoelike, during January, the rain falls for 24.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 128mm (5.04") of precipitation.

January through April, November and December are months without snowfall.

The average day length in January in Tsoelike is 13h and 49min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset at 19:09. On the last day of the month, in Tsoelike, Lesotho, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 19:04 SAST.

The average sunshine duration in January is 10.4h.

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Tsoelike, Lesotho.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
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Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Tsoelike, Lesotho

  • Average high temperature in January: 22.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (22.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (14.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (11.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (1.8°C).

Average pressure in January
Tsoelike, Lesotho

  • Average pressure in January: 1014.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1014.7mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Tsoelike, Lesotho

  • Average wind speed in January: 6.7km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are August and September (8.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.3km/h).

Average humidity in January
Tsoelike, Lesotho

  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (46%).

Average rainfall in January
Tsoelike, Lesotho

  • Average rainfall in January: 128mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (128mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (4mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Tsoelike, Lesotho

  • Average rainfall days in January: 24.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Tsoelike, Lesotho

  • Average snowfall in January: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (29mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Tsoelike, Lesotho

  • Average snowfall days in January: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April and December (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Tsoelike, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 10h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Tsoelike, Lesotho

  • Average sunshine days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (4.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Tsoelike, Lesotho

  • Average UV index in January: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Tsoelike, Lesotho

  • Average cloud cover in January: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 35).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in January
Tsoelike, Lesotho

  • Average visibility in January: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (8km).