Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Sodwana Bay, South Africa in January
Weather score70Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 129mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
129mm
Sun
7.4h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
70
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 129mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 27°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Sodwana Bay, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January31°C average high
January is one of Sodwana 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.
Rain
January129mm average rain
January is one of Sodwana Bay's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsMay to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January7.4 hours average sun
January is close to Sodwana Bay's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsJanuary to September and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January27°C average sea
January is one of Sodwana Bay's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January70 weather score
January scores below Sodwana Bay's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsFebruary to May and September to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
