Makwassie weather in January
In January, Makwassie sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 18°C, with 103 mm of rain across 14.2 wet days and about 13.5 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 46% of the time in January, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 42 min at the start of January to 13 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Makwassie's 11th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Makwassie's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 18°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 103 mm
- 14.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 30 min
- 5:39 AM – 7:12 PM
- Cloud cover
- 46%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.17 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.9
- out of 10
Makwassie is town in the North West, South Africa.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical January day in Makwassie reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 18°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 34°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and about 1°C warmer than February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 18 |
| 2 | 30 | 18 |
| 3 | 30 | 18 |
| 4 | 30 | 18 |
| 5 | 30 | 18 |
| 6 | 30 | 18 |
| 7 | 30 | 18 |
| 8 | 30 | 18 |
| 9 | 30 | 18 |
| 10 | 30 | 18 |
| 11 | 30 | 18 |
| 12 | 30 | 18 |
| 13 | 30 | 18 |
| 14 | 30 | 18 |
| 15 | 30 | 18 |
| 16 | 30 | 18 |
| 17 | 30 | 18 |
| 18 | 29 | 18 |
| 19 | 29 | 18 |
| 20 | 29 | 18 |
| 21 | 29 | 18 |
| 22 | 29 | 18 |
| 23 | 29 | 18 |
| 24 | 29 | 18 |
| 25 | 29 | 18 |
| 26 | 29 | 18 |
| 27 | 29 | 18 |
| 28 | 29 | 18 |
| 29 | 29 | 18 |
| 30 | 29 | 18 |
| 31 | 29 | 18 |
Makwassie weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 2nd-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 18° | 103 | 14.2 | 13.5 | 4.9 |
| Feb | 29° / 18° | 79 | 12.8 | 13 | 5.3 |
| Mar | 27° / 16° | 69 | 11.7 | 12.2 | 6.4 |
| Apr | 25° / 12° | 42 | 7.2 | 11.4 | 7.8 |
| May | 22° / 8° | 18 | 2.9 | 10.7 | 8.5 |
| Jun | 19° / 4° | 10 | 1.4 | 10.3 | 8.2 |
| Jul | 19° / 4° | 4 | 0.7 | 10.5 | 8.4 |
| Aug | 22° / 7° | 12 | 1.7 | 11 | 8.9 |
| Sep | 26° / 11° | 15 | 2.7 | 11.8 | 8.5 |
| Oct | 28° / 14° | 48 | 8 | 12.7 | 6.8 |
| Nov | 29° / 16° | 65 | 10.5 | 13.3 | 5.6 |
| Dec | 30° / 17° | 87 | 13.9 | 13.7 | 4.9 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 46% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 26% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 28%.
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| Clearer (%) | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 |
| Cloudier (%) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72 | 28 |
| 2 | 72 | 28 |
| 3 | 72 | 28 |
| 4 | 73 | 27 |
| 5 | 73 | 27 |
| 6 | 73 | 27 |
| 7 | 73 | 27 |
| 8 | 74 | 26 |
| 9 | 74 | 26 |
| 10 | 74 | 26 |
| 11 | 74 | 26 |
| 12 | 74 | 26 |
| 13 | 73 | 27 |
| 14 | 72 | 28 |
| 15 | 72 | 28 |
| 16 | 72 | 28 |
| 17 | 71 | 29 |
| 18 | 71 | 29 |
| 19 | 70 | 30 |
| 20 | 70 | 30 |
| 21 | 70 | 30 |
| 22 | 69 | 31 |
| 23 | 69 | 31 |
| 24 | 69 | 31 |
| 25 | 69 | 31 |
| 26 | 70 | 30 |
| 27 | 70 | 30 |
| 28 | 70 | 30 |
| 29 | 71 | 29 |
| 30 | 71 | 29 |
| 31 | 72 | 28 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Makwassie gets around 103 mm of rain over 14.2 wet days in January, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 46% and peaks near 50% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 44 |
| 2 | 44 |
| 3 | 44 |
| 4 | 44 |
| 5 | 43 |
| 6 | 43 |
| 7 | 43 |
| 8 | 42 |
| 9 | 42 |
| 10 | 43 |
| 11 | 43 |
| 12 | 43 |
| 13 | 44 |
| 14 | 45 |
| 15 | 45 |
| 16 | 46 |
| 17 | 47 |
| 18 | 47 |
| 19 | 48 |
| 20 | 49 |
| 21 | 49 |
| 22 | 50 |
| 23 | 50 |
| 24 | 50 |
| 25 | 50 |
| 26 | 50 |
| 27 | 49 |
| 28 | 49 |
| 29 | 48 |
| 30 | 48 |
| 31 | 47 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the comfortable band about 35% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Comfortable (%) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 |
| Humid (%) | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 35 | 20 | 1 |
| 2 | 43 | 35 | 21 | 1 |
| 3 | 43 | 35 | 21 | 1 |
| 4 | 43 | 35 | 21 | 1 |
| 5 | 43 | 35 | 21 | 1 |
| 6 | 42 | 35 | 22 | 1 |
| 7 | 42 | 35 | 22 | 1 |
| 8 | 42 | 35 | 23 | 1 |
| 9 | 41 | 35 | 23 | 1 |
| 10 | 40 | 35 | 24 | 1 |
| 11 | 39 | 35 | 25 | 1 |
| 12 | 39 | 35 | 26 | 1 |
| 13 | 38 | 34 | 27 | 1 |
| 14 | 36 | 34 | 28 | 1 |
| 15 | 35 | 34 | 29 | 1 |
| 16 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 1 |
| 17 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 2 |
| 18 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 2 |
| 19 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 2 |
| 20 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 2 |
| 21 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 2 |
| 22 | 29 | 35 | 34 | 2 |
| 23 | 29 | 35 | 34 | 2 |
| 24 | 28 | 36 | 34 | 2 |
| 25 | 28 | 36 | 34 | 2 |
| 26 | 27 | 37 | 33 | 2 |
| 27 | 27 | 38 | 33 | 2 |
| 28 | 27 | 38 | 32 | 2 |
| 29 | 27 | 39 | 32 | 2 |
| 30 | 27 | 40 | 31 | 2 |
| 31 | 27 | 40 | 31 | 2 |
Wind in January
Winds average 11 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | calm |
| 2 | 12 | calm |
| 3 | 12 | calm |
| 4 | 12 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 11 | calm |
| 17 | 11 | calm |
| 18 | 11 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 11 | calm |
| 22 | 11 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
| 31 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 13 h 42 min at the start of January to 13 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 5:28 AM to 5:50 AM, and sunset from 7:10 PM to 7:08 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:08 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.7 | 5:28 | 7:10 |
| 2 | 13.7 | 5:29 | 7:10 |
| 3 | 13.7 | 5:30 | 7:11 |
| 4 | 13.7 | 5:30 | 7:11 |
| 5 | 13.7 | 5:31 | 7:11 |
| 6 | 13.7 | 5:32 | 7:11 |
| 7 | 13.7 | 5:32 | 7:11 |
| 8 | 13.6 | 5:33 | 7:11 |
| 9 | 13.6 | 5:34 | 7:12 |
| 10 | 13.6 | 5:34 | 7:12 |
| 11 | 13.6 | 5:35 | 7:12 |
| 12 | 13.6 | 5:36 | 7:12 |
| 13 | 13.6 | 5:37 | 7:12 |
| 14 | 13.6 | 5:37 | 7:12 |
| 15 | 13.6 | 5:38 | 7:12 |
| 16 | 13.5 | 5:39 | 7:12 |
| 17 | 13.5 | 5:40 | 7:12 |
| 18 | 13.5 | 5:40 | 7:12 |
| 19 | 13.5 | 5:41 | 7:11 |
| 20 | 13.5 | 5:42 | 7:11 |
| 21 | 13.5 | 5:43 | 7:11 |
| 22 | 13.5 | 5:43 | 7:11 |
| 23 | 13.4 | 5:44 | 7:11 |
| 24 | 13.4 | 5:45 | 7:11 |
| 25 | 13.4 | 5:46 | 7:10 |
| 26 | 13.4 | 5:47 | 7:10 |
| 27 | 13.4 | 5:47 | 7:10 |
| 28 | 13.4 | 5:48 | 7:09 |
| 29 | 13.3 | 5:49 | 7:09 |
| 30 | 13.3 | 5:50 | 7:09 |
| 31 | 13.3 | 5:50 | 7:08 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 7.17 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.81 kWh/m² to a high of 7.43 kWh/m² in December across the year — January's 7.17 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.9 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Makwassie
In January, Makwassie sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Makwassie's rainy season runs October–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Makwassie?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a reasonable time to visit Makwassie for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Makwassie in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Makwassie sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 18°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 14 days see rain.
UV index in Makwassie in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 15 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Makwassie peaks around January 13 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 20 at about 5 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 15 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 5 | Moderate |
| Jul | 5 | High |
| Aug | 7 | Very high |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 10 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Makwassie in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Makwassie is worst in September — around 21 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.4× the cleanest month (December, 6 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 8 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 11 | Good |
| Mar | 12 | Moderate |
| Apr | 14 | Moderate |
| May | 17 | Moderate |
| Jun | 20 | Moderate |
| Jul | 20 | Moderate |
| Aug | 20 | Moderate |
| Sep | 21 | Moderate |
| Oct | 12 | Good |
| Nov | 6 | Good |
| Dec | 6 | Good |
Where is Makwassie?
Makwassie sits at 27.3°S, 26.0°E, 1,315 m above sea level, in South Africa. The nearest listed city is Wolmaransstad, 13 km away.
Topography around Makwassie
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Makwassie.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Makwassie has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 48 m around an average of 1,314 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 240 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 434 m.
The land around Makwassie is covered by grassland (75%) within 3 km, grassland (71%) within 16 km, and grassland (50%) and cropland (43%) within 80 km.
South Africa travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / M / N
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 41% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $6,598
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 68%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 43.7
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 22.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very high
- EF EPI 602
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Makwassie (-27.3156°, 25.995°, elevation 1,315 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).