January Weather in Upington

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Upington, South Africa, during January is characterized by an average temperature of 29°C (84°F). Highs can soar to 40°C (105°F), while lows may dip to 15°C (59°F). Typically, the humidity level in Upington throughout January hovers around 43%.

15°C (59°F)

Minimum temperature

29°C (84°F)

Average temperature

40°C (105°F)

Maximum temperature

43%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In January, Upington averages 35 mm (1.4 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 4 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 13 hours 42 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 36 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 56% probability of sunny days during this period.

35 mm (1.4 inches)

Precipitation

4 rainy days

Rainy days

10 hours 36 minutes

Sunshine hours

56%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In January, the UV Index in Upington reaches a maximum of 15, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 3 6 10 13 15 15 14 10 6 3 1 1
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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