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Weather in Kruger National Park for January 2026

Your guide to Kruger National Park weather in January - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • Until now, January 2026 in Kruger National Park is cooler than usual, with temperatures averaging 28.7 °C, this is -2.3 °C below the typical seasonal average.

  • The forecast for the next days in Kruger National Park predicts temperatures to be around 32 °C, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Kruger National Park at the beginning of January is 32.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly increase, reaching an average of 32.9 °C by the end of January.

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  • Kruger National Park in January brings notable rainfall, with an average of 16 rainy days and a total precipitation of 187.8 mm.

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Average dry days
15
Dry days
Average rainy days
16
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
33°/21°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
21 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
63 %
Avg humidity

Kruger National Park Weather January

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December
February
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Light rain shower
34°
2
Patchy rain possible
33°
3
Light rain shower
26°
4
Patchy rain possible
32°
5
Patchy rain possible
33°
6
Moderate or heavy rain shower
33°
7
Light rain shower
36°
8
Moderate rain at times
34°
9
Light drizzle
31°
10
Patchy rain possible
31°
11
Light rain shower
31°
12
Moderate or heavy rain shower
30°
13
Light rain shower
22°
14
Patchy rain possible
25°
15
Sunny
32°
16
Overcast
27°
17
Cloudy
28°
18
Partly cloudy
33°
19
Sunny
30°
20
Patchy rain possible
30°
21
Patchy rain possible
29°
22
Partly cloudy
30°
23
Sunny
33°
24
Partly cloudy
34°
25
Patchy rain possible
33°
26
Cloudy
33°
27
Cloudy
34°
28
Patchy rain possible
34°
29
Sunny
32°
30
Sunny
31°
31
Partly cloudy
33°

Temperatures trend during January in Kruger National Park

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January weather in Kruger National Park day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 Jan. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 34° /22° 4.8 mm 12
2 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 33° /21° 5.4 mm 10
3 Jan. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 26° /21° 12.7 mm 6
4 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 32° /21° 2 mm 10
5 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 33° /22° 4.1 mm 8
6 Jan. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 33° /21° 10.4 mm 12
7 Jan. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 36° /22° 5.8 mm 12
8 Jan. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 34° /21° 9.9 mm 11
9 Jan. Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 31° /21° 2.9 mm 11
10 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 31° /22° 1.2 mm 8
11 Jan. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 31° /22° 5.4 mm 7
12 Jan. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 30° /22° 8.4 mm 7
13 Jan. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 22° /19° 32.7 mm 5
14 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 25° /19° 3.1 mm 6
15 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 32° /20° 3.7 mm 7
16 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 27° /20° 3.3 mm 6
17 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 28° /20° 9.9 mm 7
18 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 33° /19° 0 mm 11
19 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 30° /20° 13.2 mm 7
20 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 30° /21° 0.3 mm 7
21 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 29° /19° 0.6 mm 7
22 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 30° /19° 0 mm 10
23 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 33° /20° 0.1 mm 13
24 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 34° /21° 0.3 mm 12
25 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 33° /21° 0 mm 13
26 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 33° /22° 0.1 mm 11
27 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 34° /21° 0 mm 12
28 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 34° /21° 0.2 mm 10
29 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 32° /21° 0 mm 3.3
30 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 31° /19° 0 mm 3.6
31 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 33° /20° 0 mm 3.5
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Kruger National Park 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 Kruger National Park forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Kruger National Park in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Kruger National Park during January?

During January, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 33° and lows near 21°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.

How much rainfall should be expected in Kruger National Park during January?

Significant rainfall exceeding 187.8 mm is expected in Kruger National Park during January, occurring over more than 16 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

What are the typical wind conditions in Kruger National Park during January?

The average wind speed in Kruger National Park during January is 21 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

January rainfall patterns in Kruger National Park

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Kruger National Parks January weather 💧
Typically, Kruger National Park has 16 rainy days in January with a total of 187.8 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Kruger National Park during January

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

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