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

In January, Johannesburg averages 28°C high / 15°C low with about 142 mm of rain; Mbabane averages 25°C high / 16°C low with about 239 mm.

Johannesburg vs Mbabane in January

Johannesburg is the better pick in January — 80 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Johannesburg is hot, rainy, while Mbabane is warm, soaked, clean air.

Johannesburg vs Mbabane — January climate, side by side

	🇿🇦 Johannesburg	🇸🇿 Mbabane
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	75/100 (B)
Feels-like high	29°C	27°C
Avg high / low	28° / 15°	25° / 16°
Rainfall	142 mm	239 mm
Rainy days	15	18
Humidity	68%	82%
Air quality (AQI)	83	37

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

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Johannesburg vs Mbabane in January — FAQ

Is January better in Johannesburg or Mbabane?: Johannesburg is the better pick in January — 80 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Johannesburg is hot, rainy, while Mbabane is warm, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Johannesburg vs Mbabane in January?: In January, Johannesburg averages 28°C high / 15°C low with about 142 mm of rain; Mbabane averages 25°C high / 16°C low with about 239 mm.