Weather in Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa in January
In an average January, Potchefstroom sees a daily high around 30°C and a low around 16°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 30°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 26°C to 34°C |
| Average low | 16°C |
| Typical low range | 14°C to 19°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
40°C
2016-01-06
Lowest
19°C
2021-01-02
Low
Highest
22°C
2016-01-07
Lowest
7°C
1998-01-11
Feels-like
Highest
45°C
2019-01-18
Lowest
4°C
1998-01-11
Humidity
Highest
16.5 g/m³
2006-01-09
Lowest
4.7 g/m³
2018-01-02
Wind
Highest
43 km/h
1992-01-31
Lowest
7 km/h
2010-01-01
Precip
Wettest
278 mm
1981
Driest
23 mm
2023
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