Gqeberha weather in January (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

Is January a good time to explore Gqeberha weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Gqeberha during January, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 25°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 20°C.

Precipitation

Gqeberha in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 40 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Rain is expected on roughly 9 days.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 266 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gqeberha climate page with graphs.

 

Gqeberha, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Water Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 40 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 77%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 266 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in South Africa in January

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Gqeberha, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 22°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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