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January in Bellville brings high temperatures, with highs of 26°C (79°F) and nights dropping to 17°C (63°F). With excellent weather conditions overall, it's a good time to visit.
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances for Bellville.
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51-year average (1976-2026)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Bellville typically stay consistent throughout January, with daily highs averaging around 26°C (79°F). Nights are pleasant, with lows around 17°C (63°F).
51-year average (1976-2026)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Bellville spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 49 years of weather observations (1976-2025), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Bellville.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm but pleasant conditions in Bellville in January. Focus on lightweight, maybe with natural fabrics, cotton blend shirts, comfortable shorts, and breathable footwear. A light cover-up for sun protection is smart too. Dry conditions mean you won't need to worry about rain protection. With water temperatures around 18°C (64°F), the water is quite cold for swimming. You can skip the swimwear unless you're particularly tough. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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