January weather forecast
Queenstown, South Africa

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Weather in January

January in Queenstown, South Africa has a warm, wet start to the year. While the iconic South African sunshine prevails, high humidity and consistent rain are major characteristics of the weather. Compared to the subsequent month, January experiences slightly higher temperatures while a close resemblance in trends is found in terms of rainfall, humidity, and daylight hours. The noteworthy weather feature in this period is the relatively high average rainfall of 75mm (2.95") coupled with more than 20 days of rain.

Temperature

January, with its high-temperature average of 25.3°C (77.5°F) and a low-temperature average of 14.6°C (58.3°F), is the warmest month in Queenstown.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 82%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Queenstown, in January, during 20.7 rainfall days, 75mm (2.95") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Queenstown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.8 days and collects up to 529mm (20.83") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months without snowfall in Queenstown.

Daylight

In Queenstown, the average length of the day in January is 13h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:09 and sunset at 19:21. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 19:15 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7.4h.

UV index

January through March, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in January leads to these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the hottest in Queenstown?

Queenstown witnesses the warmest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 25.3°C (77.5°F) and a low of 14.6°C (58.3°F).

What is the temperature in January in Queenstown?

In Queenstown, 25.3°C (77.5°F) is the average high-temperature and 14.6°C (58.3°F) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month in Queenstown?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in January in Queenstown?

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in Queenstown in January?

In January, the rain falls for 20.7 days. Throughout January, 75mm (2.95") of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Queenstown?

January through June, August through December are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in January in Queenstown?

The average day length in January in Queenstown, South Africa, is 13h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Queenstown?

On the first day of January in Queenstown, South Africa, sunrise is at 05:09 and sunset at 19:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 19:15 SAST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Queenstown?

The average sunshine duration in January in Queenstown, South Africa, is 7.4h.

When is the highest UV index in Queenstown?

January through March, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Queenstown.

What is the UV index reading in January in Queenstown?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Queenstown is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Queenstown, South Africa

Average temperature in January - Queenstown, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (25.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (18°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (14.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are June and July (7°C).

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Average pressure in January
Queenstown, South Africa

Average pressure in January - Queenstown, South Africa
  • Average pressure in January: 1013.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1023.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Queenstown, South Africa

Average wind speed in January - Queenstown, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (14km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (9.2km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Queenstown, South Africa

Average humidity in January - Queenstown, South Africa
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (55%).

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Average rainfall in January
Queenstown, South Africa

Average rainfall in January - Queenstown, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in January: 75mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (82mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (12mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Queenstown, South Africa

Average rainfall days in January - Queenstown, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in January: 20.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Queenstown, South Africa

Average snowfall in January - Queenstown, South Africa
  • Average snowfall in January: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Queenstown, South Africa

Average snowfall days in January - Queenstown, South Africa
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are July and August (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Queenstown, South Africa

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Queenstown, South Africa
  • Average daylight in January: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Queenstown, South Africa

Average sunshine days in January - Queenstown, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (22.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January, February and December (7.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Queenstown, South Africa

Average UV index in January - Queenstown, South Africa
  • Average UV index in January: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, August, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, September and October (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in January
Queenstown, South Africa

Average cloud cover in January - Queenstown, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in January
Queenstown, South Africa

Average visibility in January - Queenstown, South Africa
  • Average visibility in January: 7km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, November and December (7km).

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