January weather forecast
Mabalane, Mozambique

Mabalane, Mozambique kicks off the year with temperature highs reaching up to 31.8°C (89.2°F). The intervening cooler period from December sees this month holding steady, maintaining the subtropical climate of the region. The humidity levels and rainfall remain significantly high, contributing to the heavy cloud cover. Despite this, the area experiences ample sunshine hours, offering a balance to the climate. On particularly gusty days, winds can reach up to 17.2km/h (10.7mph).

Temperature

Mabalane commences January with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.8°C (89.2°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Nighttime temperature in Mabalane, Mozambique, lowers to an average of 22.5°C (72.5°F) in January.

Heat index

The heat index for January is appraised at a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
The human body keeps its cool primarily through perspiration, as this process enables sweat to evaporate, taking away the excess heat. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Mabalane is January, when the rain falls for 19.9 days and typically aggregates up to 87mm (3.43") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Mabalane, the average length of the day in January is 13h and 25min.
On the first day of January in Mabalane, sunrise is at 05:05 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 18:38 CAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Mabalane is 8.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Mabalane are January, March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in January interprets into the following advice:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.