Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Swellendam, South Africa in January
Weather score79Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 9.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 47mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
47mm
Sun
9.6h
Sea
21°C
Weather score
79
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 47mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.6h 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.
Map
Weather map
Compare Swellendam, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January29°C average high
January is one of Swellendam'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
January47mm average rain
January sits near Swellendam's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to March, May to July, and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January9.6 hours average sun
January is one of Swellendam'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
January21°C average sea
January is one of Swellendam'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
January79 weather score
January is one of Swellendam'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.
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