January weather forecast
Leydsdorp, South Africa

January, like December, is another tropical summer month in Leydsdorp, South Africa, with an average temperature varying between 21.3°C (70.3°F) and 31.2°C (88.2°F).

Temperature

Leydsdorp marks the onset of January with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.2°C (88.2°F), subtly divergent from December's 31.5°C (88.7°F). Throughout January, Leydsdorp encounters an average temperature drop to an agreeable 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Heat index

January's mean heat index is computed to be a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. With an abundance of moisture present in the air, the process of evaporation becomes less effective, and the body fails to cool down as it should, leading to the sensation of overheating. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

Rainfall

In Leydsdorp, during January, the rain falls for 19.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 93mm (3.66") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Leydsdorp, there are 130.3 rainfall days, and 443mm (17.44") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Leydsdorp, the average length of the day in January is 13h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:13 and sunset at 18:48. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 18:47 SAST.

Sunshine

In Leydsdorp, the average sunshine in January is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Leydsdorp are January and November, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.