Berri Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Berri

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
34.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
17.0°C
Avg Temp
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25.6°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
18 mm
Avg Humidity
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37%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.7 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+7.8°C
temp difference
🔥Hot afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month💨Breezy🏜️Low humidity

Berri January Weather Overview

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Berri, with average highs near 34.1°C and lows around 17°C (mean 25.6°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 18 mm of rainfall and 37% relative humidity across the period.

Berri January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Berri. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Berri was 2001 — when the month averaged 29.6°C — while the coldest was 1992 at 21.9°C. Typical January days reach 34.1°C with nights near 17°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp25.4°C→26.3°C+0.9°C
Max Temp34.2°C→34.6°C+0.4°C
Min Temp16.5°C→17.9°C+1.4°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

21.0°C–23.3°C6 yr (13%)
23.3°C–25.5°C15 yr (33%)
25.5°C–27.8°C17 yr (38%)
27.8°C–30.0°C7 yr (16%)

Berri January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is about average for rainfall in Berri, averaging 18 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 2007 with 68 mm, while the driest was 2018 at 0 mm.

Berri January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Berri during January averages 37%. The most humid January was 1993 at 52%, and the least humid was 2019 at 28%.

Berri January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Berri. The sunniest January was 2009 at 8.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2015 at 7.3.

Berri January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Berri during January is 3.7 m/s. The windiest January was 1989 at 4.3 m/s, while the calmest were 2016, 2023 and 2024, among others at 3.3 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Berri

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Hot
Afternoon
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Mild
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How January Ranks in Berri

🔥1st warmest month of the year
🌵3rd driest month of the year
☀️1st sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Berri Weather by Month

Berri January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp24.8°C24.9°C25.7°C26.5°C26.1°C+1.3°C
Avg High33.6°C33.4°C34.3°C35.0°C34.5°C+0.9°C
Avg Low15.9°C16.4°C17.1°C18.0°C17.7°C+1.8°C
Avg Rain11 mm21 mm17 mm20 mm25 mm+15 mm

Extreme January Records in Berri

🔥Warmest January48.7°C2001
🧊Coldest January8.5°C1983
🌧️Wettest January68 mm2007
🏜️Driest January0 mm2018
🌬️Windiest January4.3 m/s1989

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Berri have risen by about 0.9°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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January has ranged from a record low of 8.5°C (1983) to a record high of 48.7°C (2001).

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Rainfall in January is about average for rainfall, averaging 18 mm, with a wettest year of 68 mm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Berri?

A good time to visit Berri

January is a good time to visit Berri, with days averaging 34.1°C and nights around 17°C (mean 25.6°C, warmer than Berri's yearly average) and low rainfall. March and December are marginally more temperate, but January still suits most travellers.

See Berri's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Berri Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Berri, with average highs near 34.1°C and lows around 17°C (mean 25.6°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 18 mm of rainfall and 37% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 18 mm of rainfall in Berri, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 68 mm (2007), and the driest just 0 mm (2018). Humidity sits around 37% and average wind speed is 3.7 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 8 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How January has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 0.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 34.2°C to 34.6°C and overnight lows from 16.5°C to 17.9°C over the same span.
January Weather in Berri, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202535.7°C27.0°C18.2°C46.3°C12.5°C2 mm33%3.5 m/s8
202434.5°C26.2°C18.0°C40.4°C11.4°C48 mm43%3.3 m/s7.6
202334.0°C25.6°C17.2°C42.3°C11.6°C20 mm41%3.3 m/s7.8
202235.4°C27.6°C19.9°C42.0°C13.9°C47 mm41%3.8 m/s7.5
202133.5°C24.9°C16.3°C43.4°C11.7°C33 mm38%3.7 m/s7.9
202034.0°C25.2°C16.4°C44.7°C11.8°C2 mm36%3.7 m/s7.8
201938.6°C29.1°C19.6°C47.7°C13.5°C1 mm28%3.6 m/s8.3
201836.8°C27.8°C18.9°C46.6°C12.3°C0 mm31%3.7 m/s7.8
201735.4°C26.8°C18.1°C44.5°C13.4°C2 mm36%3.6 m/s7.8
201634.0°C26.2°C18.5°C44.2°C12.0°C36 mm39%3.3 m/s7.4
201532.2°C24.7°C17.3°C44.7°C11.2°C60 mm46%3.7 m/s7.3
201436.6°C28.0°C19.4°C46.4°C10.7°C6 mm31%3.6 m/s8
201334.8°C25.5°C16.2°C45.3°C11.1°C4 mm33%3.9 m/s8.5
201233.1°C25.4°C17.7°C42.1°C10.0°C27 mm42%3.9 m/s7.8
201133.5°C25.2°C17.0°C42.6°C11.4°C56 mm49%3.3 m/s7.8
201035.1°C25.9°C16.8°C44.2°C10.0°C12 mm33%3.6 m/s8.3
200935.8°C26.3°C16.9°C46.0°C8.6°C3 mm30%3.5 m/s8.8
200835.2°C26.4°C17.6°C44.4°C12.7°C11 mm36%3.6 m/s8.2
2007 🌧️33.2°C25.2°C17.1°C41.8°C11.2°C68 mm45%4.1 m/s7.5
200636.7°C28.2°C19.8°C45.8°C11.9°C16 mm36%3.6 m/s7.9
200532.8°C24.5°C16.1°C43.7°C9.3°C32 mm42%3.8 m/s7.7
200430.9°C22.4°C14.0°C43.5°C9.1°C4 mm43%4 m/s8.1
200335.4°C26.2°C16.9°C46.5°C10.6°C3 mm32%4 m/s8
200232.2°C23.5°C14.9°C41.5°C9.4°C14 mm38%3.7 m/s7.8
2001 🔥38.5°C29.6°C20.8°C48.7°C13.2°C17 mm31%3.7 m/s8
200032.7°C24.6°C16.4°C45.2°C9.1°C2 mm36%4 m/s8.3
199937.1°C28.2°C19.3°C45.1°C13.0°C8 mm34%3.4 m/s8.2
199833.4°C24.9°C16.5°C46.0°C11.0°C18 mm41%3.7 m/s7.9
199734.0°C25.5°C17.0°C42.3°C10.5°C25 mm35%3.7 m/s8.1
199632.5°C23.6°C14.8°C43.8°C10.6°C4 mm40%3.7 m/s8.3
199533.9°C26.0°C18.1°C40.9°C11.7°C44 mm38%3.4 m/s7.9
199431.6°C23.0°C14.3°C43.2°C9.7°C6 mm40%4.1 m/s8
199332.1°C24.1°C16.1°C40.1°C9.9°C49 mm52%3.4 m/s7.6
1992 ❄️30.0°C21.9°C13.8°C41.5°C9.6°C3 mm41%4.1 m/s8
199134.6°C26.1°C17.5°C43.8°C12.7°C34 mm39%3.6 m/s7.6
199034.3°C25.7°C17.0°C45.6°C10.8°C15 mm36%4.2 m/s8
198932.8°C24.5°C16.2°C40.3°C9.9°C1 mm36%4.3 m/s8.2
198835.3°C26.3°C17.2°C46.0°C10.8°C12 mm34%3.8 m/s8
198731.4°C22.4°C13.4°C40.0°C9.9°C23 mm41%3.7 m/s8
198632.1°C23.0°C13.8°C42.9°C10.7°C2 mm35%3.8 m/s8.7
198533.9°C24.7°C15.4°C44.3°C9.9°C7 mm35%3.9 m/s8
198431.1°C22.8°C14.4°C40.9°C10.4°C23 mm44%3.9 m/s7.6
198332.7°C23.6°C14.5°C44.0°C8.5°C2 mm33%3.7 m/s—
198235.5°C26.9°C18.3°C47.9°C12.1°C15 mm34%3.9 m/s—
198137.7°C28.8°C19.8°C44.4°C12.9°C14 mm29%3.4 m/s—

Actual recorded January data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Berri January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Berri in January?▼

The average high in January is around 34.1°C with lows near 17°C (mean 25.6°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Berri in January?▼

January averages 18 mm of rainfall in Berri, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 68 mm in 2007.

What was the hottest January on record in Berri?▼

The hottest January reached 48.7°C in 2001. The coldest dipped to 8.5°C in 1983.

Has January in Berri gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 0.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 34.2°C to 34.6°C and overnight lows from 16.5°C to 17.9°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Berri?▼

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Berri and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 34.1°C daytime highs and 17°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Berri?▼

Not quite — January is the 12th coolest month in Berri, averaging 25.6°C.

What should I pack for Berri in January?▼

For January in Berri, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 34.1°C and lows of 17°C.

Is Berri humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 37% — relatively dry.

How windy is Berri in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 3.7 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 4.3 m/s (1989).

Which January had the most rainfall in Berri?▼

The wettest January on record was 2007 with 68 mm. On average, January sees 18 mm.

Where does this January weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Berri behaves each January, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for January specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.