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Centurion in January

Great month. Inside Centurion's best window: Oct–Apr (warm, low rain).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 15°C (59°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
High
South Africa overall
Prices
High
South Africa overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Centurion

Inside Centurion's best window: Oct–Apr (warm, low rain).

Is another month better than January?

No other month rates higher than January for Centurion in this guide.

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • CenturionHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 15 °C (59 °F), rain on about 8 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · South Africa overall
High
Prices · South Africa overall
High

South Africa overall: Cape at its best: hot, dry, windy. School holidays until mid-January; Kruger is hot and green.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Centurion, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Great

    Feb: Great

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Feb: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)

    Feb: 15 °C (59 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 8

    Feb: 7 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: High

    Feb: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: High

    Feb: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Feb: 0

January: Inside Centurion's best window: Oct–Apr (warm, low rain).

February: Inside Centurion's best window: Oct–Apr (warm, low rain).

Centurion: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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