January verdict

Cintsa, South Africa in January

Weather score70Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 77mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

26°C

Rain

77mm

Sun

7.1h

Sea

24°C

Weather score

70

Good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 77mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Swimmable

Sea temperatures average 24°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.

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Compare Cintsa, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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January26°C average high

January is one of Cintsa's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

January77mm average rain

January sits near Cintsa's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsMay to August

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

January7.1 hours average sun

January is close to Cintsa's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.

Brightest monthsJanuary, April to August, and November to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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January24°C average sea

January sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.

Warmest seaJanuary to April

Sea temperatures are usually near 24°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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January70 weather score

January is one of Cintsa's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.

Best weather monthsJanuary to May and December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.