January weather forecast
Wau, South Sudan

January

Weather in January

January starts the year in Wau, South Sudan, under warm conditions. With an average high temperature of 35.8°C (96.4°F), there are extreme temperature variations between highs and lows in the day. Although the sky remains clear with 3% cloud coverage, the low humidity of 17% allows for cooler mornings and evenings as the temperature falls to 21.2°C (70.2°F). Cool breezes reaching a maximum speed of 10.5 KPH keep the weather pleasant. The absence of rain and abundant sunshine make January ideal for exploring the outdoors.

Temperature

Wau sees the arrival of January with an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 35.8°C (96.4°F), indicating a subtle variation from December. Despite the intense daytime heat, Wau sustains a steady low-temperature average of 21.2°C (70.2°F) during January.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 17%.

Rainfall

January, February and December are months without rainfall.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:15 CAT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in January transforms into this advice:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in January?
The high-temperature during January is 35.8°C (96.4°F) and the low-temperature is 21.2°C (70.2°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
In Wau, the average relative humidity in January is 17%.
What is the driest month?
In Wau, rain does not fall in January, February and December.
What is the average length of the day in January?
In January, the average day length is 11h and 44min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:15 CAT.
What are the months with the most sunshine?
January, February and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Wau.
How many hours of sunshine does Wau have in January?
The average sunshine duration in January is 10h.
How high is the UV index in January?
The average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average visibility
Average temperature in January
Wau, South Sudan
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (40.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (30.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (27.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°C).

Average pressure in January
Wau, South Sudan
  • Average pressure in January: 1010.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1011mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1006.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Wau, South Sudan
  • Average wind speed in January: 10km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.7km/h).

Average humidity in January
Wau, South Sudan
  • Average humidity in January: 17%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (15%).

Average rainfall in January
Wau, South Sudan
  • Average rainfall in January: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (131mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Wau, South Sudan
  • Average rainfall days in January: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (0.2 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Wau, South Sudan
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 10h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Wau, South Sudan
  • Average sunshine days in January: 30.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Wau, South Sudan
  • Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are February, March and April (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in January
Wau, South Sudan
  • Average cloud cover in January: 3

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in January
Wau, South Sudan
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

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

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