January weather forecastMbabane, Swaziland
January weather forecast for Mbabane, Swaziland: January through March, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months in Mbabane. In Mbabane, in January, it is raining for 22.1 days, with typically 120mm (4.72") of accumulated precipitation.

January
Weather in January
Starting the year, Mbabane weather in January is characterized by high humidity levels and frequent rainfall. Compared to December, the conditions are gloomier due to decreasing daylight of 13.6 hours, slightly lower temperatures and greater rainfall of 120mm (4.72"). The city experiences an average of 22.1 rainy days, making outdoor activities less favourable during this month. It's important to note the UV index reading of 6 - caution should be exercised in outdoor activities during peak sunshine hours. Moving into February, one can anticipate a slight decrease in rainfall and a marginal rise in temperature.Temperature
Shifting into January, Mbabane records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.8°C (78.4°F), presenting minor fluctuations compared to the previous month. Mbabane's January nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 16.6°C (61.9°F).Humidity
January through March, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Mbabane, in January, it is raining for 22.1 days, with typically 120mm (4.72") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 167.8 rainfall days, and 715mm (28.15") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 13h and 34min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:05 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 18:48 SAST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine is 8.2h.UV index
January and November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
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Average temperature in January
Mbabane, Swaziland
- Average high temperature in January: 25.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (26.2°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (20.3°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 16.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (16.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.1°C).
Average pressure in January
Mbabane, Swaziland
- Average pressure in January: 1014mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1014mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Mbabane, Swaziland
- Average wind speed in January: 6.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (8.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (6.2km/h).
Average humidity in January
Mbabane, Swaziland
- Average humidity in January: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (57%).
Average rainfall in January
Mbabane, Swaziland
- Average rainfall in January: 120mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (134mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (6mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Mbabane, Swaziland
- Average rainfall days in January: 22.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (24 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (3.4 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Mbabane, Swaziland
- Average daylight in January: 13h and 36min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in January: 8h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in January
Mbabane, Swaziland
- Average sunshine days in January: 6.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (25.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (4.5 days).
Average UV index in January
Mbabane, Swaziland
- Average UV index in January: 6
The months with the highest UV index are January and November (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in January
Mbabane, Swaziland
- Average cloud cover in January: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in January
Mbabane, Swaziland
- Average visibility in January: 6km
The months with the highest visibility are June and August (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (6km).





