Are you considering a trip to Maun in January? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +32°C and about 5 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 16 rainy days and 136 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+32°C
Avg. max. temperature
+15°C
Min.
+43°C
Max.
136 mm
Total precipitation
65%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Maun has good weather in January.
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Average temperature in Maun in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Maun for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in January is +31°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +36°C during the day and a minimum of +18°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 28% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°C to +33°C.
Is Maun warm or cold in January?
Maun is typically hot in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +32°C to +32°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +21°C to +21°C.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
Take a look at how January is compared to other months in Maun:
Climate in Maun in January
Maun weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+32°C
+32°C
+31°C
Min. temperature
+13°C
+15°C
+14°C
Max. temperature
+41°C
+43°C
+40°C
Rainfall
93 mm
136 mm
103 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
61%
65%
66%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
Sunny days
4
5
6
Cloudy days
5
5
3
Rainy days
16
16
14
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as good as in December.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +32°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 93 mm to 136 mm.Humidity rises from 61% to 65%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 4 to 5.
February brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Maun in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Maun is gradually decreasing during January, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Maun based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 55%, leading to total precipitation of around 73 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
January is one of the rainiest months in Maun, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Maun wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 136 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Maun?
This is the weather in Maun in January 2024:
1 January
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+28°C
2 January
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+29°C
3 January
☁️
+28°C
4 January
🌧️
+26°C
5 January
🌧️
+29°C
6 January
🌧️
+30°C
7 January
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+31°C
8 January
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+29°C
9 January
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+31°C
10 January
☀️
+31°C
11 January
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+33°C
12 January
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+34°C
13 January
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+34°C
14 January
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+32°C
15 January
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+32°C
16 January
🌧️
+32°C
17 January
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+31°C
18 January
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+32°C
19 January
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+30°C
20 January
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+29°C
21 January
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+30°C
22 January
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+32°C
23 January
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+32°C
24 January
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+33°C
25 January
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+34°C
26 January
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+33°C
27 January
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+34°C
28 January
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+36°C
29 January
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+34°C
30 January
☀️
+32°C
31 January
🌧️
+33°C
In January 2024 Maun had 18 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +31°C, with an absolute maximum of +36°C and a minimum of +26°C. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 18%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Maun climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Maun in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+29°C) and the highest in 2024 (+32°C). The driest year was 1992 with only 219 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2017 with 826 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Maun in January:
Is January a good time to visit Maun?
January is a really good time to go to Maun. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Maun.
Can you sunbathe in Maun in January?
Absolutely, January is hot in Maun. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Maun rainy in January?
Maun is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Maun in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Maun in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Botswana
Check out the weather for other cities in Botswana.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Maun, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
