What is the weather like in Drakensberg vs Johannesburg in January?

In January, Drakensberg averages 27°C high / 16°C low with about 157 mm of rain; Johannesburg averages 28°C high / 15°C low with about 142 mm.

Drakensberg vs Johannesburg in January

Johannesburg is the better pick in January — 80 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Johannesburg is hot, rainy, while Drakensberg is hot, soaked, clean air.

Drakensberg vs Johannesburg — January climate, side by side

	🇿🇦 Drakensberg	🇿🇦 Johannesburg
Comfort score	74/100 (B)	80/100 (A)
Feels-like high	30°C	29°C
Avg high / low	27° / 16°	28° / 15°
Rainfall	157 mm	142 mm
Rainy days	18	15
Humidity	71%	68%
Air quality (AQI)	37	83

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Drakensberg vs Johannesburg in January — FAQ

Is January better in Drakensberg or Johannesburg?: Johannesburg is the better pick in January — 80 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Johannesburg is hot, rainy, while Drakensberg is hot, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Drakensberg vs Johannesburg in January?: In January, Drakensberg averages 27°C high / 16°C low with about 157 mm of rain; Johannesburg averages 28°C high / 15°C low with about 142 mm.