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Weather in Polokwane for January 2026

Your guide to Polokwane weather in January - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • Until now, January 2026 in Polokwane has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 26.2 °C (showing only a slight deviation of -0.4 °C).

  • Expect cooler weather in the next days in Polokwane with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 28.1 °C, lower than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Polokwane at the beginning of January is 27.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 29.1 °C by the end of January.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Polokwane in January brings notable rainfall, with an average of 17 rainy days and a total precipitation of 168.5 mm.

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Average dry days
14
Dry days
Average rainy days
17
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
27°/17°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
19 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
67 %
Avg humidity

Polokwane Weather January

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December
February
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Patchy light drizzle
28°
2
Light rain shower
30°
3
Patchy rain possible
27°
4
Light rain shower
26°
5
Patchy rain possible
27°
6
Moderate or heavy rain shower
26°
7
Patchy light rain
28°
8
Patchy rain possible
26°
9
Light rain shower
27°
10
Patchy rain possible
27°
11
Light rain shower
26°
12
Moderate or heavy rain shower
24°
13
Light rain shower
24°
14
Fog
24°
15
Mist
28°
16
Patchy rain possible
24°
17
Light rain shower
23°
18
Patchy rain possible
27°
19
Partly cloudy
26°
20
Sunny
27°
21
Partly cloudy
24°
22
Sunny
25°
23
Sunny
29°
24
Sunny
29°
25
Sunny
29°
26
Sunny
29°
27
Sunny
29°
28
Partly cloudy
28°
29
Patchy rain possible
30°
30
Patchy rain possible
29°
31
Sunny
30°

Temperatures trend during January in Polokwane

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January weather in Polokwane day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 Jan. Patchy light drizzle
Patchy light drizzle
 28° /18° 2.3 mm 11
2 Jan. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 30° /17° 8.1 mm 12
3 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 27° /17° 7.5 mm 9
4 Jan. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 26° /17° 14.5 mm 9
5 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 27° /16° 2.9 mm 11
6 Jan. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 26° /17° 13.7 mm 10
7 Jan. Patchy light rain
Patchy light rain
 28° /18° 2.2 mm 12
8 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 26° /17° 8.3 mm 11
9 Jan. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 27° /17° 2 mm 12
10 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 27° /16° 1.5 mm 12
11 Jan. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 26° /17° 6.1 mm 9
12 Jan. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 24° /17° 17.3 mm 10
13 Jan. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 24° /16° 20.8 mm 9
14 Jan. Fog
Fog
 24° /15° 1.4 mm 8
15 Jan. Mist
Mist
 28° /16° 0.6 mm 8
16 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 24° /16° 1.4 mm 9
17 Jan. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 23° /16° 4.5 mm 7
18 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 27° /14° 1.1 mm 9
19 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 26° /17° 2.5 mm 7
20 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 27° /16° 0.6 mm 8
21 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 24° /15° 1.5 mm 7
22 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 25° /14° 0.1 mm 8
23 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 29° /15° 0 mm 13
24 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 29° /16° 0.6 mm 13
25 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 29° /16° 0 mm 13
26 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 29° /15° 0 mm 13
27 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 29° /15° 0 mm 13
28 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 28° /15° 0 mm 10
29 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 30° /17° 3.2 mm 3.5
30 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 29° /17° 0.1 mm 3.8
31 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 30° /17° 0 mm 3.5
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Polokwane in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Polokwane forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Polokwane in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Polokwane during January?

During January, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 27° and lows near 17°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.

How much rainfall should be expected in Polokwane during January?

Significant rainfall exceeding 168.5 mm is expected in Polokwane during January, occurring over more than 17 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

What are the typical wind conditions in Polokwane during January?

The average wind speed in Polokwane during January is 19 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

January rainfall patterns in Polokwane

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Polokwanes January weather 💧
Typically, Polokwane has 17 rainy days in January with a total of 168.5 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Polokwane during January

Stay informed about UV levels for safe outdoor activities throughout the month of January ☀️

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