Weather in Welkom, Free State, South Africa in January
In an average January, Welkom sees a daily high around 31°C and a low around 16°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 31°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 27°C to 35°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
42°C
2016-01-06
Lowest
18°C
2021-01-02
Low
Highest
22°C
2016-01-05
Lowest
7°C
1998-01-11
Feels-like
Highest
46°C
1983-01-30
Lowest
3°C
1998-01-10
Humidity
Highest
16.0 g/m³
2010-01-26
Lowest
4.2 g/m³
1992-01-18
Wind
Highest
39 km/h
1992-01-31
Lowest
7 km/h
1998-01-16
Precip
Wettest
221 mm
2004
Driest
24 mm
2001
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