Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
South Africa in January
Weather score75Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 9.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 72mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
72mm
Sun
9.3h
Sea
9°C
Weather score
75
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 72mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January29°C average high
January is one of South Africa'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
January72mm average rain
January is one of South Africa's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsApril to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January9.3 hours average sun
January is one of South Africa's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January9°C average sea
January is one of South Africa's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to May and November to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 9°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January75 weather score
January is one of South Africa's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
