January verdict

Mossel Bay, South Africa in January

Weather score74Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 29mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Mossel Bay, South Africa, South Africa travel weather guide
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January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

25°C

Rain

29mm

Sun

8.7h

Sea

21°C

Weather score

74

Very good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 29mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 21°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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January25°C average high

January is one of Mossel Bay'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.

January29mm average rain

January is close to Mossel Bay's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.

Driest monthsAll year

Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.

January8.7 hours average sun

January is one of Mossel Bay'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

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January21°C average sea

January is one of Mossel Bay's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.

Warmest seaJanuary to March and December

Sea temperatures are usually near 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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January74 weather score

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

Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December

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

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