Mild
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
January verdict
Port Alfred, South Africa in January
Weather score72Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 43mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
43mm
Sun
7.9h
Sea
22°C
Weather score
72
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 43mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 22°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Port Alfred, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January26°C average high
January is one of Port Alfred'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
January43mm average rain
January is one of Port Alfred's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and April to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January7.9 hours average sun
January is brighter than Port Alfred'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
January22°C average sea
January is one of Port Alfred's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 22°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January72 weather score
January is one of Port Alfred'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.