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Bokspits Weather in January

Bokspits in January

The short of it: Bokspits in January averages a high of 37 °C (98 °F) and a low of 20 °C (67 °F), with 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 13 h 39 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 37° · low 20° · rain 42 mm · daylight 13 h 39 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & July

Thirty years of records give Bokspits an average January high of 37°, a low of 20° and some 42 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 42 mm.

The sun is up for about 13 h 39 min in mid-January.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates January 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Bokspits runs warmer than most and wetter than most in January. Philandersbron, 61 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

January in Bokspits, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus December
about the same, 19 mm more rain
Versus February
1° warmer
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 39 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PhilandersbronNorthern Cape61 km W37°20°36 mm
AroabKaras Region105 km W36°19°29 mm
KhuisOther116 km ENE36°20°55 mm
AriamsvleiKaras Region160 km SSW37°19°27 mm
UpingtonNorthern Cape181 km SSE36°20°39 mm
Nuwerus NCNorthern Cape184 km SSE36°20°37 mm
LeerkransNorthern Cape186 km SSE36°20°41 mm
KoësKaras Region190 km NW35°20°40 mm
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The Almanac · Bokspits Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
January
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Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 42 mm.

Climate of Bokspits by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January37°20°42 mm10 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦
February36°20°38 mm9 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦✦
March34°18°32 mm9 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
April30°13°29 mm8 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
May26°7°11 mm8 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
June22°3°2.0 mm8 km/h10 h 27 min✦✦✦✦✦
July22°2°2.0 mm8 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°4°1.0 mm10 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°8°3.0 mm9 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
October33°13°11 mm10 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
November35°16°14 mm12 km/h13 h 29 min✦✦✦
December37°19°23 mm10 km/h13 h 49 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bokspits in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bokspits in January?

Days average 37 °C (98 °F) and nights 20 °C (67 °F), with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 42 mm.

Is January a good time to visit Bokspits?

The Almanac gives January 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Bokspits in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 13 h 39 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 27 min in June to 13 h 49 min in December.

Does it snow in Bokspits in January?

Hardly — January nights average 20 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Bokspits in January?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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