Beacon Bay weather in January (South Africa)

Curious about the climate in Beacon Bay this January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Beacon Bay is usually perfect in January, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 26°C, cooling off to about 20°C at night.

Precipitation

Beacon Bay in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 13 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 221 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Beacon Bay. January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, February tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Beacon Bay, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Water Temperature 23°C *  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 221 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: East London, South Africa (13 KM, 8 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.

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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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 23°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

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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