Bantry Bay weather in January (South Africa)

Will it be warm or cold in Bantry Bay this January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Bantry Bay during January, which means high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 18°C.

Precipitation

Bantry Bay in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 15 mm for the month. With the least rainfall of the year, this month offers optimal conditions for outdoor exploration. Take advantage of the dry weather to plan your activities. Typically around 5 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 338 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Bantry Bay. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bantry Bay, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 16%  

Precipitation 15 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 338 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (20 KM, 13 Miles).

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 Bantry Bay, 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. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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