Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Eastern Cape, South Africa in January
Weather score72Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 63mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
63mm
Sun
7.8h
Sea
23°C
Weather score
72
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 63mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 23°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Eastern Cape, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January28°C average high
January is one of Eastern Cape'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.
Rain
January63mm average rain
January is wetter than Eastern Cape's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsApril to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January7.8 hours average sun
January is brighter than Eastern Cape's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January23°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 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January72 weather score
January is one of Eastern Cape's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.